Licensed Practical Nurse 3

Georgia Department of Revenue; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in Augusta, GA seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 for night shift to provide direct nursing care to patients. Responsibilities include administering medications, giving injections, and delivering treatments under supervision.

Qualified applicants must hold a Georgia LPN license and complete an approved LPN program; one year of nursing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus completion of an LPN program or equivalent vocational/Technical degree.
• Current Georgia license to practice as an LPN and one year of nursing experience.
• Experience at the LPN 2 level or equivalent may be considered in lieu of the first option.

Responsibilities

• Provide general direct nursing care to injured, ill, convalescent, or disabled individuals.
• Administer medications and provide injections as prescribed.
• Perform treatments under broad supervision and monitor patient progress.

Skills

Medication administration

Injections

Patient care

Education

LPN program completion

Georgia LPN license

Job description

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Job Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse 3

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004167

Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$61,000.00

Job Description:

Under broad 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 one (1) year of nursing experience; or one (1) year experience required at the lower-level Licensed Practical Nurse 2 (HCT031) 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.