D105 - Adult MH Outpat - Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for its Adult Outpatient unit in Macon, Georgia. The role involves providing nursing care to adult outpatient clients, including conducting nursing assessments, managing medications under the supervision of qualified medical staff, monitoring patient conditions, and supporting patients and families with education and treatment-related needs. The position requires a Practical Nursing Diploma, a current Georgia nursing license in good standing, and at least one year of psychiatric experience.
Requirements
- Practical Nursing Diploma.
- Current nursing license in good standing with the Georgia State licensing board.
- At least one year of psychiatric experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, including evaluating food and nutrition intake and assessing patients’ pain levels.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Adjust medication dosages as needed based on patient condition, under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians.
- Monitor patients for behavioral changes and promptly report observations to the healthcare team.
- Handle, store, and control medications in accordance with established protocols and regulations.
- Collect urine samples and draw blood as required; label and submit samples to the laboratory for testing.
- Educate patients and families about symptoms, treatments, and medications, including proper administration and potential side effects.
- Help patients complete paperwork for patient assistance programs and assist with obtaining prior authorizations for medications or treatments.
- Maintain accurate, detailed records of patient care, assessments, medications administered, and changes in patient condition, following documentation protocols.
- Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisors or required by the healthcare setting.
- Follow applicable internal and external regulations, policies, and standards to ensure legal and professional compliance.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Paid vacation
- Retirement plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 11 paid holidays
- Voluntary life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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