Licensed Practical Nurse Varied Shifts

Licensed Practical Nurse (Hourly) - Varied Shifts. Georgia Gov
• Savannah, Chatham, Georgia

GRHS is seeking candidates for the position of Licensed Practical Nurse (Hourly) – Varied Shifts
. This is an hourly position. Hourly positions work on average 29 hours per week and are not eligible for State Benefits.

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

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

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.

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

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

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