Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN PRN - Autism CSU - Conyers, GA.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN – Autism CSU – Conyers, GA (Healthcare)

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Job Code: HCT
031 / Licensed Practical Nurse 2
Shift: PRN
Base

Location:

Conyers, GA
Division/Department/Program: Autism Crisis Stabilization Unit

View Point Health’s Autism Crisis Stabilization Unit program provides psychiatric crisis intervention and stabilization services to adolescents. Our facility is a 10‑bed crisis stabilization unit located on 7 acres of land in Conyers, Georgia. We serve adolescents ages 10–14 on the Autism Spectrum and provide a multidisciplinary team approach incorporating Applied Behavior Analysis, mental health clinical services, and medication management.

• Interact and offer support to clients with Spectrum Disorder and other co-occurring diagnoses.
• Serve as a liaison between the admitting facility, guardian, and our onsite team regarding client referrals and collateral information.
• Assess each client upon arrival, monitor changes in condition, and prepare shift reports.
• Document daily and shift nursing notes, nursing assessments, and develop the initial nursing treatment plan.
• Collect collateral information related to ABA therapy and administer medications related to crisis intervention services.
• Provide clinical and medical input for the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Collaborate with Direct Care Staff and follow direction of the Registered Nurse to oversee client care.
• Deliver medical treatment including PPE, blood draws, urine sampling, medication administration (following the eight rights and two identifiers), charting, patient education, and discharge planning.
• Maintain client safety and wellness, monitor stable medical conditions, and report findings to the provider and treatment team.
• Document all vital client information in the electronic health record according to standards and orient new staff to the unit.
• Provide relief for breaks and cover Direct Care floor coverage as needed.
• Attend all training courses, nurses’ meetings, and other staff meetings as assigned.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

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

• Two years of nursing experience.
• One year of experience in a crisis or psychiatric unit.
• Experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum.
• Experience working with adults.
• Experience working with psychiatric adults.

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Requires long periods of sitting or standing.
• Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
• Candidates must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting).
• Candidates must pass a pre‑employment drug screen and be subject to random drug screens.
• Any combination of training and experience that would enable the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• State health benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long‑term care, legal services, and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid new‑hire training.
• Company contributes an additional 7.5% of salary to a 401(a) retirement plan.
• No employee deduction for Social Security.
• Additional benefits such as legal services, employee assistance program, and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel.
• Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities.

View Point Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. It recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. View Point Health’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.