Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Adult Outpatient

River Edge Behavioral Health Center; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

Short and long-term disability

11 Paid holidays

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health Center in Macon, GA seeks a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for the Adult Outpatient unit. The role emphasizes nursing assessments, including nutrition and pain, and medication management under supervision.

The successful candidate will administer medications, monitor responses, document care, and educate patients and families while maintaining compliance with clinical protocols and regulations.

Qualifications

• Practical Nursing Diploma required.
• Active nursing license in good standing with Georgia State.
• At least 1 year of psychiatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, including nutrition and pain evaluations.
• Administer and monitor medications as prescribed, adjusting as needed under supervision.
• Monitor behavioral changes and report observations to the healthcare team.
• Ensure proper medication handling, storage, and documentation compliance.
• Collect urine samples and perform blood draws as required, with proper labeling and lab submission.
• Educate patients and families about symptoms, treatments, and medication side effects.
• Assist with patient assistance programs and prior authorizations for meds or treatments.
• Maintain accurate records of care activities and changes in condition.
• Adhere to all policies, regulations, and standards in the healthcare setting.

Skills

Nursing

Assessment

Medication administration

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

Job description

Company Overview:

At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.

Program Overview:

River Edge is actively seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for Adult Outpatient unit who is energetic and enthusiastic. The ideal candidate will excel in completing nursing assessments, encompassing evaluations of food/nutrition and pain assessments. Additionally, the candidate will administer and monitor medication management regimens, making necessary adjustments based on a patient's condition under the supervision of qualified medical staff.

If you are a dedicated and dynamic LPN with a commitment to providing high-quality care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position at River Edge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, including evaluating food/nutrition intake and assessing pain levels in patients.
• Administer medications as prescribed by healthcare providers and monitor patients for any adverse reactions or side effects.
• Administer prescribed medications to patients, adjusting dosage as necessary based on patient condition and under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians.
• Monitor patients for any behavioral changes and promptly report any observations to the healthcare team.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and control of medications in accordance with established protocols and regulations.
• Perform urine sample collection and blood draws from patients as required and ensure proper labeling and submission to the laboratory for testing.
• Educate patients and their families about symptoms, treatments, and medications, including proper administration and potential side effects.
• Aid patients in completing necessary paperwork for patient assistance programs and assist with obtaining prior authorizations for medications or treatments.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all patient care activities, including assessments, medications administered, and any changes in condition, following established documentation protocols.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisors or as dictated by the specific healthcare setting.
• Adhere to all relevant internal and external regulations, policies, and standards to ensure compliance with legal and professional requirements in the healthcare setting.

Qualifications:

• Practical Nursing Diploma.
• Current nursing license, in good standing with the Georgia State licensing board.
• Minimum of one (1) year Psychiatric experience.

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• 11 Paid holidays.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.