Licensed Practical Nurse-GRHS, Savannah, GA

Georgia Department of Revenue; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Job summary

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in Savannah, GA seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for full-time work in GA Regional Hospital. The role includes administering medications, direct patient care, and coordinating with a health care team.

Shifts are 7:00 am–7:30 pm or 7:00 pm–7:30 am, with state benefits for eligible employees. Required: high school diploma/GED and completion of an approved Georgia LPN program with current GA license.

Qualifications

• GA-licensed LPN required or eligible for Georgia licensure.
• Experience in adult mental health care facility is a plus but not required.
• High school diploma or GED with completion of LPN program and GA license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients.
• Administer medications and injections.
• Monitor vital signs and document changes.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient hygiene.
• Work within health care team to plan and modify care.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Patient supervision

Education

LPN licensure (GA)

Job description

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Job Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse-GRHS, Savannah, GA

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000002059

Number of Openings:

0

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$53,000-$61,000

Job Description:

Job Description

Job Title:Licensed Practical Nurse

Workplace: GA Regional Hospital, Savannah

GA Regional Hospital, Savannah is seeking candidates for the position of Licensed Practical Nurse – Multiple Shifts. This is a full-time position and eligible for State Benefits. This position will work 7:00 am - 7:30pm or 7:00pm - 7:30am.

Job Summary

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides general direct nursing care to injured, ill, convalescent or disabled individuals/ patients
• Provides medical treatments, administers medication and injections
• May supervise and/or direct the work of support staff
• Administers prescribed medications or starts intravenous fluids, and notes times and amounts on individuals’ charts
• Answers individuals’ calls and determines how to assist them
• Helps individuals with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, moving in bed, and standing and walking
• Measures and records individuals’ vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration
• Observes individuals, charting and reporting changes in individuals’ conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
• Provides basic care and treatments, such as dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas, douches, alcohol rubs, and massages, or performing catheterizations
• Records food and fluid intake and output
• Works as part of a health care team to assess individual needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the State Qualifications, preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

• Licensed by the State of Georgia and/or Nurse Licensure Compact Multi-State License to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Georgia
• Experience working in an adult mental health care facility a plus but not required.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment Requirements

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDDis an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

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.

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.