D157 - DD Residential - Licensed Practical Nurse, IDD

River Edge Behavioral Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

Short and long-term disability

11 Paid holidays

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse in Macon, GA. This role requires flexible work schedules including weekends and 8- to 12-hour shifts to meet client care needs.

The ideal candidate will monitor patient vitals, assist in comfort and cleanliness, and collaborate with medical staff. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts and paid holidays. A current Georgia nursing license and behavioral health experience are necessary.

Qualifications

• Current Georgia license to practice as a licensed practical nurse.
• At least 1 year working in behavioral health/IDD or related field.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Communication skills and ability to build relationships are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient’s vitals and record them.
• Maintain cleanliness and comfort of each patient.
• Assist nursing and medical staff with basic tasks.
• Update patient records confidentially.
• Evaluate patient wellbeing and report needs.
• Explain treatments to patients and families.
• Assist physicians and registered nurses.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

Georgia license as a licensed practical nurse

1 year in behavioral health/IDD

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, IDD

At River Edge Behavioral Health, we aspire to continuously lead with our values and beliefs that enable individuals to develop their potential, bring their full selves to the workplace, and engage in an environment of inclusion. At River Edge, we know you can choose to work anywhere, be we strive to be an employer of choice. We work every day to make your employee experience great. We believe in the skilled team members we hire and their ability to \"make life better\" for someone on their recovery journey or struggling with behavioral health challenges.

ProgramOverview:

This is a patient/client needs-based program; therefore, work schedules are not fixed. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) must be flexible and available to work weekends, 8- to 12-hour shifts, and travel to various service locations as needed to meet client care requirements. Mileage reimbursement is available for eligible travel.

Location/Schedule:

Macon, GA - 36 hours 3-12-hour shifts between Sunday-Saturday and Every Other Weekend.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor patient’s vitals and record them in their file.


• Maintain the cleanliness and comfort of each patient, including bathing, feeding, and dressing.


• Assist nursing and medical staff with basic medical tasks, such as administering medication.


• Update patient records in a confidential manner.


• Evaluate the patient’s wellbeing, reporting any needs to medical staff.


• Explain treatments and procedures to patients and families.


• Assists physicians and registered nurses.

Qualifications Needed (education and/or experience):

• Current Georgia license to practice as a licensed practical nurse.


• At least 1 year working in behavioral health/ intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or related field


• Must have good computer skills.


• Communications skills and the ability to foster good relationships among others is a plus.

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible spending accounts


• Short and long-term disability coverage


• 11 Paid holidays


• Voluntary Life Insurance