Licensed Practical Nurse -GRHS, Savannah, GA

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Job Title:  

Licensed Practical Nurse -GRHS, Savannah, GA

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004992

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$53,000-$61,000

Job Description:

Job Title:  Licensed Practical Nurse

Workplace: GA Regional Hospital, Savannah

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.

Job Summary

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the State Qualifications, preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

• Licensed by the State of Georgia and/or Nurse Licensure Compact Multi-State License to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Georgia

• Experience working in an adult mental health care facility a plus but not required.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening

• TB Evaluation

• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons 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 with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.