LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Company: Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Develo
Location: Phenix City
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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Job Description:
*License Practical Nurse*Are you a compassionate and dedicated
Licensed Practical Nurse looking to make a difference in the lives
of people with serious mental illness? Join our team of caregivers
and make a meaningful impact in mental health recovery! Our
hospital teams are committed to delivering high-quality care and
being leaders in providing effective medical, mental, and
behavioral health treatments for this population.*DBHDD Hospital
Locations* - *East Central Regional Hospital - Augusta (ECRH)* -
*Central State Hospital - Milledgeville (CSH)* - *Georgia Regional
Hospital- Atlanta (GRHA)* - *Georgia Regional Hospital - Savannah
(GRHS)* - *West Central Regional Hospital - Columbus
(WCRH)**Services and Responsibilities *In this role, you will work
collaboratively with multidisciplinary treatment teams in an acute
inpatient setting, serving adults with severe mental illness,
trauma histories, impulse control issues, and interpersonal
challenges. Your primary responsibility will be to support the
recovery of the people we serve by: - Provides general direct
nursing care to injured, ill, convalescent or disabled individuals.
- Care includes providing medical treatments, administering
medication and giving injections. - May supervise support staff.
May supervise and/or direct the work of others. - Administers
prescribed medications or starts intravenous fluids, and notes
times and amounts on clients' charts. - Answers clients' calls and
determines how to assist them. - Helps clients with bathing,
dressing, and personal hygiene, moving in bed, and standing and
walking. - Measures and records clients' vital signs, such as
height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
Observes clients, charting and reporting changes in clients'
conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment,
and taking any necessary action. - Provides basic client care and
treatments, such as dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving
enemas, douches, alcohol rubs, and massages, or performing
catheterizations. Records food and fluid intake and output. - Works
as part of a health care team to assess client needs, plan and
modify care and implement interventions*Minimum Qualifications*Our
team members have brought with them different educational
backgrounds, career experiences, and life stories. Candidates for
the Licensed Practical Nurse position bring with them: - A Current
Georgia license to practice as a licensed practical nurse - Any
related professional work experience.*Preferred
Qualifications*Preferred candidates for the Licensed Practical
Nurse position will present: - Must obtain the Safety Cares
certification by completion of new staff orientation. - Licensed by
the State of Georgia and/or Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as
a Licensed Practical Nurse in Georgia. - Experience working in an
adult mental health care facility a plus but not required.*Join Our
Team*We are inspired by the dedication and passion of our teams and
take seriously our responsibility to ensure teammates feel
supported, prepared, and encouraged to contribute to our mission
and vision. As a DBHDD employed team member you will receive: -
Exceptional vacation leave plano 15 days each year for first 5
years of service,o 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service,
ando 21 days each year for 10 + years of service. - 13 paid state
holidays, and 1 educational leave day. - Sick leave accrual at a
rate of 10 hours per month or 15 days each year. - 3 weeks of paid
paternity leave. - Your choice from our healthcare plan options for
you and your family, including support in the activation of a
healthcare savings account. - Dental, vision, life, dependent life,
legal, and disability insurance program options. - Healthcare and
childcare spending accounts - Wellness incentive program. - DBHDD
is a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified
employer. - Retirement Pension. - 401(K) with company match.*More
about us*1. *Leadership in Mental Health:* Our DBHDD hospitals are
dedicated to the recovery and growth of individuals with serious
mental illness. Join our team and become part of a community
striving to provide innovative and effective treatments and making
a profound impact on the lives of those who need it most.2.
*Valuable Experience and Training*: Training programs often
overlook or underemphasize working with individuals with serious
mental illness. At our hospitals, you will have the invaluable
opportunity to develop expertise in this specialized field. Gain
hands-on experience, expand your skill set, and make a profound
impact on the lives of those who need it most. We are a
learning-oriented environment, with a full set of opportunities to
participate in the training and supervision of students in their
practica, internships, and post-doctoral fellowships.3.
*Collaborative and Diverse Environment*: Our multidisciplinary
treatment teams are composed of professionals from diverse
backgrounds, providing an enriching and collaborative work
environment. Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, share
knowledge, and contribute to the holistic care of our patients.4*.
Competitive Salaries and Total Rewards*: We value the dedication of
our professionals and offer competitive salaries and a
comprehensive benefits package. Participate in the Total Rewards
initiative designed to improve work-life balance and job
satisfaction.5*. Immediate Opportunity*: We are actively looking to
fill this position as soon as possible. Don't miss out on the
chance to join our dedicated team and make a real difference in
mental health recovery!*Be Here*To learn more about the Georgia
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities,
visit our website at Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and
Developmental DisabilitiesDBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
that promotes diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are
committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of
age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental
disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital
status, status regarding public assistance, veteran status, or any
other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.Job
Type: Full-timePay: $17.56 - $21.40 per hourExpected hours: 40 - 45
per weekBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance*
Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Flexible schedule*
Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings
account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Parental leave*
Professional development assistance* Retirement plan* Vision
insuranceMedical specialties:* Addiction Medicine*
PsychiatryPhysical setting:* Long term care* Rehabilitation
centerStandard shift:* Day shift* Evening shift* Night shift*
Overnight shiftSupplemental pay types:* Overtime paySupplemental
schedule:* Holidays* OvertimeWeekly schedule:* 3x12* 4x10* Monday
to Friday* Rotating weekends* Weekends as neededAbility to
Relocate:* Phenix City, AL: Relocate before starting work
(Required)Work Location: On the road%68113515% %%mednurse%%
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