Licensed Practical Nurse - Milledgeville
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides general direct nursing care, under supervision, to injured, ill, convalescent, or disabled individuals at Central State Hospital in Milledgeville, Georgia. Care includes medical treatments, medication administration, and injections. The role may work one of three shifts: 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., or 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. The position is with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Certain positions may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure, and certifications. Licenses must be current and authorize practice in Georgia. Drug screening, a TB evaluation, and annual influenza vaccination may be required; limited exemptions may be available for documented medical contraindications or religious objections. A national and state background check is required as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and completion of an LPN program approved by the Georgia Nursing Board; or a vocational/technical degree from an accredited college and a current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Current licensure must enable the provider to practice in the State of Georgia.
- A national and state background check is required as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Answer client calls and determine how to assist clients.
- Help clients with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, moving in bed, and standing and walking.
- Observe clients, document and report changes in their conditions, including adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and take necessary action.
- Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, and record times and amounts in clients’ charts.
- Provide general direct nursing care, including medical treatments and injections.
Benefits
- A benefits package is offered; details are available through the employer’s benefits information page.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
