Licensed Practical Nurse 3

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in Georgia seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse III for the night shift. Under broad supervision, you will provide general direct nursing care to injured, ill, convalescent or disabled individuals, including administering medications and injections.

Join a state government team with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within Georgia’s public health system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with completion of an approved LPN program.
• Current Georgia license to practice as an LPN and one year of nursing experience.
• One year of nursing experience at a LPN 2 level or position equivalent.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Injection administration

Education

LPN program completion

Georgia LPN license

Job description

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

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 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
• 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
• 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.

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.