LPN

Universal Health Services; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point Care Center, LLC is seeking a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work the night shift in our men’s programs. The LPN promotes a therapeutic milieu and provides quality patient care, collaborating with Clinical Services to meet treatment goals.

Night shifts (5:30pm–6:00am) qualify for shift differential pay; one year of psychiatric/trauma/substance abuse experience and Georgia LPN licensure are required, with CPR and CPI certifications provided as part of training.

Qualifications

• One year experience with psychiatric, trauma, or substance abuse patients.
• Licensed in good standing by the State of Georgia – LPN required
• CPR certification required (training provided)
• Crisis Prevention (CPI) required (training provided)
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Patient assessments
• Medication administration
• Medication education
• Provide direct patient care
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment
• Maintain accurate and complete data and records
• Perform observation rounds
• Communicate therapeutically and age appropriately
• Intervene with suicidal gestures, inappropriate behaviors, elopements, etc., using proper CPI technique
• Therapeutically communicate with patients. Assists in developing appropriate boundaries and helps to develop social skills
• Direct/redirect behaviors, demonstrating appropriate behavioral consequences. Respond appropriately to impulsivity issues as they relate to age specific criteria
• Recognize and communicate the physical and psychological status of the patients under their care

Skills

LPN experience

Education

Georgia LPN license

CPR certification

CPI certification

Job description

Responsibilities

LPN

Turning Point is seeking a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work the night shift in our men's programs. The LPN promotes a therapeutic milieu and provides quality patient care. Collaborate with Clinical Services and other departments to accomplish the treatment goals of Turning Point. In addition, duties may include:

• Patient assessments
• Medication administration
• Medication education
• Provide direct patient care
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment
• Maintain accurate and complete data and records
• Perform observation rounds
• Communicate therapeutically and age appropriately
• Intervene with suicidal gestures, inappropriate behaviors, elopements, etc., using proper CPI technique
• Therapeutically communicate with patients. Assists in developing appropriate boundaries and helps to develop social skills
• Direct/redirect behaviors, demonstrating appropriate behavioral consequences. Respond appropriately to impulsivity issues as they relate to age specific criteria
• Recognize and communicate the physical and psychological status of the patients under their care

This position's days and hours will vary based on a rotational schedule. This position qualifies for shift differential pay. Night shifts are from 5:30pm - 6:00am.

Turning Point Care Center, LLC

For more than 40 years, Turning Point Care Center has provided a place of healing and hope to adults who suffer from behavioral health disorders and/or substance abuse. We are committed to providing quality behavioral health care through our inpatient and outpatient gender specific programs in Moultrie, GA. Our serene, rural setting gives patients a secure environment where they can build their foundation for lifelong recovery. We believe in creating healthy communities, which start with healthy individuals, linked through sound relationships to their families, friends, neighbors and peers.

Quality Healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare. Visit our website at https://turningpointcare.com to learn more.

Qualifications

• One (1) year experience with psychiatric, trauma, or substance abuse patients, preferred.
• Licensed in good standing by the State of Georgia – LPN required
• CPR certification required (training provided)
• Crisis Prevention (CPI) required (training provided)
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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