Licensed Practical Nurse

Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS); Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 20 days PTO

Paid holidays

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) seeks a skilled LPN to provide health oversight, medication coordination, and nursing support in community-based programs. The role involves travel to multiple sites and homes, with a mix of independent work and collaboration with staff and leadership.

You will ensure compliant health care protocols, document activities, and support individuals to stay safe, stable, and well cared for across settings.

Qualifications

• Active, Georgia LPN license in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years of LPN experience.
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• 16 hours of annual DBHDD training commitment.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare oversight and documentation to maintain compliance with agency policies and Medicaid/CCN standards.
• Coordinate medication management for program participants.
• Conduct supervisory home visits at least every 60 days.
• Maintain client care plans and supervision visit schedules.
• On-call nursing coverage including overnight, weekend rotations.
• Attend ISP meetings as needed.

Skills

LPN license

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

Electronic documentation

Job description

Provide steady clinical support. Protect health and dignity. Help people thrive.

Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) is seeking a skilled, dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing health-related oversight, medication coordination, and nursing support in community-based programs.

With a 125-year history of serving individuals and families of all faiths, JF&CS is a trusted community resource. In this role, you’ll help ensure quality care, safe routines, regulatory compliance, and clear coordination between individuals, staff, families, and medical providers.

The north star for this role is simple: keep individuals safe, stable, and supported through consistent, high-quality nursing oversight.

The Role at a Glance

• Part-time position
• Community-based work across program sites; travel and home visits required
• Mix of independent work and collaboration with program staff and leadership
• Hands-on clinical coordination, documentation, and staff support
• Reports to: Registered Nurse (Developmental Disabilities Division Nurse)

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Provide healthcare oversight and documentation to maintain compliance with agency policies and procedures, Medicaid waiver services, CARF standards, and applicable regulations for program participants.
• Ensure health care protocols are current and followed.

Medication & Care Coordination

• Coordinate medication management for individuals in the independent living program.
• Consult with staff, individuals, families, and medical professionals to facilitate health care management.
• Coordinate appointments and monitor annual physicals.

Assessments, Visits & Follow-Up

• Conduct and document supervisory home visits at least every 60 days (and as needed).
• Provide follow-up supervision with individuals and staff to resolve health-related concerns.
• Promptly report health-related issues identified during assessments or relayed by staff to the RN.

Training & Team Support

• Conduct and document annual skill checks for staff as needed.
• Provide in-service trainings for staff as needed.
• Attend Individual Service Plan (ISP) meetings as needed.

Documentation & Scheduling

• Maintain client care plans, physicals, and the supervisory home-visit schedule.
• Maintain accurate documentation to support quality care and compliance.

On-Call Coverage

• Manage the on-call nursing emergency cell phone in rotation with the department RN, including overnight, weekend, and vacation coverage.

You are:

• Professional, organized, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities
• A strong communicator who can collaborate with diverse teams and families
• Reliable, accountable, and calm under pressure

You have:

• Active, in-good-standing Georgia LPN license (required)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain required 16 h annual training (DBHDD)

Education & Experience

• 5 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (required)
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (preferred)
• Computer proficiency (required)

May vary from site to site as the employee travels frequently for home visits, meetings, and events.

Schedule

Part-time; may include on-call rotation (overnight/weekend coverage as scheduled)

Why JF&CS?

At JF&CS, this work is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive team helping individuals live fuller, more independent lives while building connections that truly matter.

What We Offer:

• Up to 20 days of paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid parental leave

Benefits eligibility for part-time positions may vary based on scheduled hours and agency policy.

Candidates selected for employment must successfully complete a pre-employment background screening and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results for both. In addition, tuberculosis (TB) testing and fingerprinting may be required, as applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We embrace our employees’ unique qualities, which fuel interest, innovation, and business success. As an EEO employer, JF&CS will engage in interactive dialogue regarding any accommodation requested based on medical or religious considerations.