Licensed Practical Nurse 2

State of Georgia; Augusta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse 2 for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. This day shift role offers a stable state employment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to impact the lives of Georgia's residents.

Under supervision, you will perform general nursing care, administer medications, and deliver injections, contributing to the care of injured and disabled individuals across facilities in Georgia.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with completion of an approved LPN program, or an equivalent vocational/technical degree.
• Current Georgia license to practice as an LPN.
• Six months of nursing experience; or one year at the lower LPN 1 level.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School diploma or GED

LPN Program completion

Georgia license to practice as LPN

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: JR0000004287

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.