LOWNDES MEDICAL AFFAIRS/NURSING - LPN Outpatient

Legacysga; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

24 days paid leave in first year

Automatic 2% 401(k) employer contrib.+

3% match after one year

Job summary

Legacy Behavioral Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care to adults, children, and adolescents in an outpatient setting in Valdosta, Georgia. The LPN will work under RN supervision, perform charting, and coordinate with clinical teams to deliver coordinated mental health services.

Qualifications include a GA LPN license, 2+ years in psychiatric nursing (preferred), CPR/First Aid certification, and strong communication and confidentiality skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Georgia LPN license.
• 2 years minimum experience in psychiatric nursing, preferred.
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified or to obtain certification.
• Must be proficient in verbal and written communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Individuals in this position must be able to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Render nursing care to adult, child & adolescent consumers in an outpatient setting.
• Coordinate with medical staff, pharmacy, nursing, and other clinical staff to ensure the highest coordination of services.
• Assess consumers for mental health needs and fulfill charting requirements.
• Complete complex computer-based documentation.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

HIPAA compliance

Job description

LOWNDES MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC, 3120 N OAK ST EXT, VALDOSTA, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Job Description

Legacy Behavioral Health Services is hiring individuals with a passion for making a difference in their community! We are seeking Licensed Practice Nurses (LPN )to work in Valdosta, Georgia. The licensed practice nurse (LPN) is responsible for rendering nursing care to adult, child & adolescent consumers in an outpatient setting in terms of individualized client needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of practical nursing, under the direction/delegation of the registered nurse. The LPN demonstrates basic nursing techniques and procedures following the established medical protocol. Works with medical staff, pharmacy, nursing, and other clinical staff to ensure the highest coordination of services. Assess consumers for mental health needs and fulfill all charting requirements. Completes complex computer-based documentation. Must be able to learn and provide nursing services in accordance with various policies, including State of Georgia, CARF, etc. Communicates information in a clear, concise manner and elicits consumer participation in discussion. All other duties as assigned

• Must have a current Georgia LPN license.
• 2 years minimum experience in psychiatric nursing, preferred.
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified or to obtain certification. Must be physically able to perform CPR.
• Must be proficient in verbal and written communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Individuals in this position must be able to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.

Health insurance: Quality, affordable coverage through State of Georgia employee benefit plans.

Competitive pay

24 Days of paid leave in your first year

Retirement Plans: Automatic 2% employer contribution to your 401(k), plus a 3% match after one year.

Why Legacy?

Legacy Behavioral Health Services is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services across 10 counties in South Georgia. Our mission is rooted in transforming lives through compassionate, individualized care.

Working Conditions: Must be physically and emotionally fit to work in a stress-filled environment to meet deadlines and deal with routine and crisis situations. May have extended periods of sitting, walking, and standing. Requires varying hours of duty to provide monitoring, educational and/or crisis handling, as well as travel to off campus locations in BHSGA or personal vehicle.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be physically and emotionally fit to work in a stress-filled environment to meet deadlines and deal with routine and crisis situations. May have extended periods of sitting, walking, and standing. Requires varying hours of duty to provide monitoring, educational and/or crisis handling, as well as travel to off campus locations in BHSGA or personal vehicle.

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: the physical demands include but are not limited to good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The position requires prolonged periods of sitting andhave the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 45 pounds.

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Position opened to: ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

Internal Applicants must be in their current position for 6 months with no disciplinary action unless the position available is within your current department and you have been employed in your current position for 1 month without any disciplinary action.

Drug-Free and Smoke Free Workplace/ Equal Opportunity Employer

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LOWNDES MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC, 3120 N OAK ST EXT, VALDOSTA, Georgia, United States of America