Licensed Practical Nurse 1

State-of-Georgi; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

State of Georgia, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the day shift to deliver direct nursing care to injured, ill, convalescent, or disabled individuals. You will administer medications and injections as part of a comprehensive care plan.

Under supervision, you will assist in patient assessments, monitor conditions, and document treatments in the medical record while adhering to Georgia licensing standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED and completion of an LPN Program through an approved Georgia Nursing Board.
• Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Or a Vocational/Technical degree from an accredited college with current Georgia LPN license.

Responsibilities

• Provide general direct nursing care to injured, ill, convalescent or disabled individuals.
• Administer medication and give injections per plan of care.
• Document treatments and monitor patient status under supervision.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Injections

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 1Agency:Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiesJob Requisition ID:JR0000004097Shift:Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:$53,000.00Job 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 EmployerThe 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.