Part time Licensed Practical Nurse - Columbus

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities at West Central Georgia Regional Hospital is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse. Under general supervision, you will provide direct nursing care, administer medications, and deliver injections to patients in a hospital setting.

The role requires a Georgia-licensed LPN, with a high school diploma/GED and completion of an approved LPN program, plus six months to one year of nursing experience.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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Job Title

Part time Licensed Practical Nurse

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID

JR0000004684

Shift

Any ("United States of America")

Compensation Details

UP TO $45.00 BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Workplace

West Central Georgia Regional Hospital

Job Summary

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.

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.

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 are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care: Drug Screening TB Evaluation Annual Influenza* *Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Background Check Requirement

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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