Licensed Practical Nurse Dodge County​/JRC

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (7pm-7am) - Dodge County/JRC
Any given position will close when we determine an adequate candidate pool has been received.

Location:

Jail Restoration Center (JRC), Eastman, GA (Dodge County)

Shift: 7pm-7am

Job Summary:

We are seeking a full time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Jail-Based Competency Restoration Program which is based onsite at Dodge County, Georgia.

Job Description:

* Provides general direct nursing care to injured, ill, convalescent or disabled individuals.

* Care includes providing medical treatments and administering medications. May supervise and/or direct the work of other disciplines.

* Administers prescribed medications and provides appropriate documentation. Handles individuals' requests as they are received.

* Helps individuals with activities of daily living. Measures and documents individuals' vital signs. 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 for the individuals. Records food and fluid intake and output as deemed appropriate.

* Works as part of a health care team to assess individuals' needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

Benefits:

Vacation - 15 days each year up to 5 years of service; 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service; 21 days each year for 10 + years of service

Sick Leave - accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)

Holidays - the state of Georgia recognizes 12 paid holidays

Retirement - 401(k) with a matching employer contribution and a Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Available Insurance - Health;
Dental;
Vision;
Legal;
Disability;
Life & Dependent Life

Flexible Spending Accounts - Healthcare & Childcare

* Additional Information - Selected applicant must meet the following standards:

1. Must pass a pre-employment background check (which includes criminal records check, driver's history, and verification of work history) and a post-hire federal background investigation.

2. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program.

3. Eligible to work in the U.S.

4. Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

High School and College Degrees Must Be From an Accredited Institution

We are a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employee

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 (HCT
030) or position equivalent.

Additional Information

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* Requisition

* Number of Openings: 2

* Advertised Salary: $53,000.00-$61,000.00

* Shift: Evening Job