Licensed Practical Nurse 2

6 days ago


Douglasville, Georgia, United States State of Georgia Full time

00The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking candidates for the position(s) of Licensed Practical Nurse 2 at a Community Home located in Douglasville, GA.


Job Grade:
F

Salary Range -$36, $44, based on experience)

Shift:
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Job Description:


The CIH is an outpatient service of Georgia Regional Hospital that provides care and treatment to patients who are mentally ill.

Perform practical nursing care and related technical work in the care, treatment and rehabilitation of mentally ill individuals.

Full Performance employees are provided general instructions, and specific instructions or immediate supervision in cases requiring advanced and/or specialized treatment and procedures; perform work independently, receiving specific guidance only in new, unusual or emergency situations; and receive periodic review of work to ensure that acceptable practices are followed; and perform other related duties as assigned.

The selected candidate must also be able to perform the following:

Job Responsibilities:

  • Administer nursing care to behavioral health patients
  • Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior
  • Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care
  • Educate patients about health maintenance and behavioral health diseases
  • Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities
  • Maintain accurate documentation and patient medical records
  • Provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members
  • Manages the medication room, med orders and coordinates with the pharmacist regarding inventory, prescriptions, etc....
  • Coordinates medical services as needed and required.
  • Ensures that each resident receives the required care regarding physical health and dental services within the appropriate time frames.
  • Provides leadership for other direct care staff and directs staff to assigned areas based on needs of the residents and program on daily basis.

Technical Competencies:

  • Ability to observe and monitor participants' behavior.
  • Ability to communicate confidentiality policies.
  • Ability to clearly explain test procedures to consumers.
  • Ability to participate in supportive guidance, program planning meetings, consumer staffing and service trainings.
  • Ability to complete evaluations to determine functional level of participants.
  • Ability to maintain consistent quality records and documentation.


Due to the volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.

Please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated and we will contact you if we need clarification or additional information.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency.

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

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


Vocational/Technical degree from an accredited college AND current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse AND Six months of nursing experience.

Additional Information

  • Agency Logo: Requisition ID: HEA095D
  • Number of Openings: 1
  • Shift: Day Job
  • Posting End Date: May 30, 2024


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