Licensed Practical Nurse 2

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in Georgia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse 2 to provide direct nursing care to injured, ill, convalescent or disabled individuals. Responsibilities include administering medications, giving injections, and providing other medical treatments under supervision.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED with completion of an LPN program, or a Vocational/Technical degree with Georgia licensure as an LPN; specific

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with completion of an LPN program.
• Alternative: Vocational/Technical degree with Georgia LPN licensure.
• Experience may substitute for licensure on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide general direct nursing care to patients under supervision.
• Administer medications and give injections as part of care.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Injection administration

Education

High School diploma / GED + LPN program

Georgia LPN licensure

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 2

Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID: JR0000004092

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $56,000.00

Job Description:

• Under general 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 Vocational/Technical degree from an accredited college and current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse and six months of nursing experience;
• or one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Licensed Practical Nurse 1 (HCT030) or position equivalent.

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.