LPN

Georgia Department of Revenue; Tennessee; On-site; USD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, Decatur, GA.

Responsibilities include medication administration, transcribing orders, assisting registered nurses, observing patient behavior and documenting care. A Georgia LPN license and completion of an approved LPN program are required. Background checks are performed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Georgia LPN license.
• Completed LPN program approved by Georgia Nursing Board.
• Background check required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of medication administration.
• Ability to transcribe orders.
• Work directly with patients and assist Registered Nurses in all nursing duties.
• Observe and document patient behavior.

Skills

Medication administration

Transcription of orders

Direct patient care

Observation & documentation

Education

Georgia LPN license

LPN program completed

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!

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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:

LPN

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000002226

Number of Openings:

0

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$53,000 - $61,000 (SALARY BASED ON EXPERIENCE)

Job Description:

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA.

$53,000 - $61,000 (Salary based on Experience)

Various Units/Shifts Available

7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Job Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of medication administration
• Ability to transcribe orders
• Work directly with patients and assist Registered Nurses in all nursing duties
• Observe and document patient behavior

Due to the volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. Please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated and we will contact you if we need clarification or additional information. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency.

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.

Preference will be given to those who, in addition to meeting the above qualifications, also possess the following:

Georgia LPN License

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

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.