Licensed Practical Nurse - Milledgeville

Georgia Power Company; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for Central State Hospital in Milledgeville, GA. Shifts include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd with a salary range of $53,000 to $61,000 per year.

The role involves providing direct nursing care, administering medications and injections, and monitoring patient conditions under supervision. Background checks and licensure in GA required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED with LPN program completion or Vocational/Technical degree and GA license.
• Under supervision, provides general direct nursing care to patients, administers medications and injections.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients at Central State Hospital.
• Administer prescribed medications and injections.
• Observe patients, chart changes and report conditions to supervisors.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, hygiene, mobility and transfers.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Injection administration

Observation & reporting

Education

LPN program (GA)

GA license to practice as LPN

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Milledgeville# Team Georgia Careers## Licensed Practical Nurse - MilledgevilleApply: Milledgeville: Posted Today: End Date: February 28, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): JR0000003174Explore 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 - Milledgeville**Agency:**Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities**Job Requisition ID:**JR0000003174**Shift:****Compensation Details:**$53,000.00 - $61,000.00**Job Description:****Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)****Workplace: Central State Hospital, Milledgeville, GA****Shifts include:*** **1st shift - 7am-3:30pm*** **2nd shift - 3pm-11:30pm*** **3rd shift - 11pm-7:30am****Job Summary:****Under supervision, provides general direct nursing care to injured, ill, convalescent or disabled individuals. Care includes providing medical treatments, administering medication and giving injections.****For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/****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. Other duties include:*** **Answers client calls and determine how to assist them.*** **Help clients with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, moving in bed, and standing and walking.*** **Observes clients, charting and reporting changes in clients’ conditions such as adverse reaction to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.*** **Administers prescribed medications or starts intravenous fluids and notes times and amounts on clients’ charts.****The following are a list of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:*** **Drug Screening*** **TB Evaluation*** **Annual Influenza\\*****\\*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.****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.****FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.****Minimum Qualifications:**High School diploma/GED and completion of a LPN Program through an approved Georgia Nursing Board; or a Vocational/Technical degree from an accredited college and current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**