LOWNDES MEDICAL AFFAIRS/NURSING - LPN Outpatient
About The Position
Legacy Behavioral Health Services is hiring individuals with a passion for making a difference in their community! We are seeking Licensed Practice Nurses (LPN )to work in Valdosta, Georgia. The licensed practice nurse (LPN) is responsible for rendering nursing care to adult, child & adolescent consumers in an outpatient setting in terms of individualized client needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of practical nursing, under the direction/delegation of the registered nurse. The LPN demonstrates basic nursing techniques and procedures following the established medical protocol. Works with medical staff, pharmacy, nursing, and other clinical staff to ensure the highest coordination of services. Assess consumers for mental health needs and fulfill all charting requirements. Completes complex computer-based documentation. Must be able to learn and provide nursing services in accordance with various policies, including State of Georgia, CARF, etc. Communicates information in a clear, concise manner and elicits consumer participation in discussion. All other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Must have a current Georgia LPN license.
- 2 years minimum experience in psychiatric nursing, preferred.
- Must be CPR and First Aid certified or to obtain certification. Must be physically able to perform CPR.
- Must be proficient in verbal and written communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
- Individuals in this position must be able to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Responsibilities
- Rendering nursing care to adult, child & adolescent consumers in an outpatient setting in terms of individualized client needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions
- Demonstrates basic nursing techniques and procedures following the established medical protocol
- Works with medical staff, pharmacy, nursing, and other clinical staff to ensure the highest coordination of services
- Assess consumers for mental health needs and fulfill all charting requirements
- Completes complex computer-based documentation
- Learn and provide nursing services in accordance with various policies, including State of Georgia, CARF, etc.
- Communicates information in a clear, concise manner and elicits consumer participation in discussion
- All other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Health Insurance- We offer top-quality and affordable State of Georgia insurance benefits to all full-time employees. We have several options are available with Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Healthcare
- Flexible Benefits- We offer Group Term Life, Dependent Life, Accidental Death, Short, and Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Legal Insurance, Long Term Care, Medical/Dependent Care Spending Accounts, and Specified Critical Illness insurance
- Competitive pay- We offer competitive compensation that is regularly compared to the market and factor in comparable work experience and education
- Paid State Holidays- We offer 9 paid state holidays per year
- Paid Time Off- We offer generous PTO rates that can be used for personal or sick leave
- Retirement- We offer two retirement plans a 401k with a 3% match after one year of employment and a 457
- Employee Assistance Program- We offer EAP services to all full-time and part-time employees. EAP services include legal assistance, financial consultations, access to work-life specialists, and up to 4 counseling session
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
