Licensed Practical Nurse-GRHS, Savannah, GA
Georgia Department of Revenue•Savannah, GA
•$53,000 - $61,000•Onsite
About The Position
GA Regional Hospital, Savannah is seeking candidates for the position of Licensed Practical Nurse – Multiple Shifts. This is a full-time position and eligible for State Benefits. This position will work 7:00 am - 7:30pm or 7:00pm - 7:30am.
Requirements
- 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.
- Licensed by the State of Georgia and/or Nurse Licensure Compact Multi-State License to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Georgia
- National and State background check as a condition of employment
- Drug Screening
- TB Evaluation
- Annual Influenza
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in an adult mental health care facility a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provides general direct nursing care to injured, ill, convalescent or disabled individuals/ patients
- Provides medical treatments, administers medication and injections
- May supervise and/or direct the work of support staff
- Administers prescribed medications or starts intravenous fluids, and notes times and amounts on individuals’ charts
- Answers individuals' calls and determines how to assist them
- Helps individuals with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, moving in bed, and standing and walking
- Measures and records individuals' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration
- Observes individuals, charting and reporting changes in individuals' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
- Provides basic 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 individual needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
Benefits
- State Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
