Licensed Practical Nurse - Skilled Nursing Facility [Gracewood Campus]

State-of-Georgi; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia 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 residents.

Qualifications include a completed LPN program and a current Georgia license, with at least six months of nursing experience, or one year at the LPN higher level. This is a full-time, on-site role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and completion of an LPN program or equivalent.
• Georgia license to practice as an LPN and six months of nursing experience.
• Alternatively, one year of experience at the lower LPN level or position equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides general direct nursing care to injured, ill, convalescent or disabled individuals.
• Care includes administering medications, providing medical treatments and injections.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Patient care

Medication administration

Education

LPN program completed

Georgia nursing license

Job description

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 Title:Licensed Practical Nurse - Skilled Nursing Facility [Gracewood Campus]Agency:Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiesJob Requisition ID:JR0000005221Shift:Not Applicable (United States of America)Compensation Details:$53,000.00 - $61,000.00Job Description:Work Hours:7:00am - 7:30pm7:00pm - 7:30amUnder general 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 RequirementsTo 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 ScreeningTuberculosis (TB) EvaluationAnnual 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 EmployerThe 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.