Licensed Practical Nurse

3 weeks ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States Skyland Trail Full time
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Skyland Trail, a nonprofit mental health residential treatment program, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team.

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care, working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Responsibilities
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process.
  • Administer medications and monitor self-administration of medications at residential sites and the Health and Wellness Clinics.
  • Perform medical and health screenings, collect specimens, and obtain vital signs and weights.
  • Complete admissions evaluations, including obtaining necessary information for comprehensive nursing, medical, and psychiatric care.
  • Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiological and/or psychosocial changes in patients' conditions.
  • Follow up on emergency, clinic, and hospital visits.
  • Document patients' responses to nursing and other interventions.
  • Record and report observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patients' conditions.
  • Orient patients and families to the facility as needed, providing a safe environment with monitoring as appropriate.
  • Monitor activities of visitors and perform room searches as necessary.
  • Instruct patients in activities of daily living, interpersonal, and socialization skills.
  • Assist in crisis situations in coordination with the crisis communication plan.
  • Intervene as necessary to decrease panic of patients.
  • Facilitate an educational group per week for patients.
  • Participate in change of shift reports and ensure medication management policies are followed.
  • Facilitate/co-facilitate community meetings as needed.
  • Serve as the alternate residential representative to the Safety and/or QI Committee if needed.
  • Participate in Infection Control and Medication Management Policy and Procedures reviews as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of this Nurse's licensure as per the Georgia Nurse Practice Act and Skyland Trail's policy and procedure.
  • Maintain and stock inventory of office and/or clinical supplies as appropriate to the position.
Requirements
  • A current Practical Nursing Licensure for Georgia without restrictions.
  • Minimum of two years' experience.
  • Current physical and PPD.
  • Two years psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
  • Unrestricted mobility and ability to physically support patients in the event of urgent or emergent medical issues.
Competencies
  • Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
  • Best Nursing Practices.
  • Crisis Management Skills.
  • Knowledge of emergency and safety procedures.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • 8 paid organization-wide holidays.
  • 1 paid personal holiday.
  • Accrued PTO.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Employer match toward 403(b) retirement savings account for eligible employees.
  • Employee assistance program for free or reduced financial counseling, mental health counseling, and other confidential professional assistance.
  • As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Skyland Trail is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer. Full-time employees may qualify for the federal student loan forgiveness program.
Workplace Culture

Skyland Trail is a nonprofit mission-focused organization with six campuses in Atlanta and about 250 employees. Employees work collaboratively in small teams. Cross-departmental committees and working groups help ensure quality and performance improvement. Each and every employee plays an important role in our patients' healing and recovery.

Skyland Trail respects and values individuals and their diverse histories, abilities, identities, and perspectives. We work to ensure all aspects of our organization reflect our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural equity.

Skyland Trail values the health of our staff and patients and has taken steps to ensure a healthy campus and community. Please note that Skyland Trail is a 100% nicotine-free campus. There is no smoking, vaping, or tobacco use permitted anywhere on campus, indoors or outdoors. Skyland Trail also requires employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and to receive a CDC-approved influenza vaccination annually.



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