Licensed Practical Nurse - Skilled Nursing Facility [Gracewood Campus]

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

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Gracewood Campus Skilled Nursing Facility. Under supervision, you will provide direct nursing care, administer medications, and perform injections for injured, ill, or disabled individuals.

Compensation ranges from $53,000 to $61,000 annually. A GA LPN license or equivalent, plus a high school diploma/GED and nursing program completion, is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus completion of an LPN program and Georgia license.
• Or Vocational/Technical degree with current Georgia LPN license and six months nursing experience.
• Or one year of experience at the LPN 1 level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide general direct nursing care to residents.
• Administer medications and give injections as part of treatments.
• Perform nursing tasks under supervision as required.

Skills

LPN license

Nursing care

Education

GA LPN license

Job description

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Job Title

Licensed Practical Nurse - Skilled Nursing Facility [Gracewood Campus]

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID

JR0000005221

Shift

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$53,000.00 - $61,000.00

Job Description

Work Hours

7:00am - 7:30pm
7:00pm - 7:30am

Under general supervision, provides general direct nursing care to injured, ill, convalescent or disabled individuals. Care includes providing medical treatments, administering medication and giving injections.

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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.

The following is a list of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• Tuberculosis (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 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.