Licensed Practical Nurse 1

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse 1 for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. This day-shift role provides general direct nursing care, administers medications, and gives injections to injured, ill, convalescent, or disabled individuals.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and completion of an approved Georgia LPN program, or a Vocational/Technical degree with current Georgia LPN licensure.

Qualifications

• Must have a Georgia LPN license or be eligible for licensure.
• High school diploma or GED with completion of an approved LPN program.

Responsibilities

• Provide general direct nursing care to injured, ill, convalescent or disabled individuals.
• Administer medications and give injections as prescribed.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient safety

Education

LPN program completion

Georgia LPN license

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse 1 Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: $53,000.00

Job Description: Under supervision, provides general direct nursing care to injured, ill, convalescent or disabled individuals. Care includes providing medical treatments, administering medication and giving injections.

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma/GED and completion of a LPN Program through an approved Georgia Nursing Board; or a Vocational/Technical degree from an accredited college and current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.