River Edge Behavioral Health·Milledgeville, Georgia
The Licensed Practical Nurse will monitor patient vitals, assist with medical tasks such as medication administration, and maintain patient records. They will also provide direct patient care and support medical staff in an outpatient behavioral health setting.
About River Edge Behavioral Health Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities.
River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations.
Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.
Company Overview: At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families.
We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.
Program Overview: River Edge is currently seeking a Full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for the Baldwin Outpatient Unit.
Key Responsibilities: Monitor patient’s vitals and record them in their file.
Maintain the cleanliness and comfort of each patient, including bathing, feeding, and dressing.
Assist nursing and medical staff with basic medical tasks, such as administering medication.
Update patient records in a confidential manner Evaluate the patient’s wellbeing, reporting any needs to medical staff.
Explain treatments and procedures to patients and families.
Assists physicians and registered nurses.
Practical Nursing Diploma Current LPN license, in good standing with the Georgia State licensing board Minimum of three (3) years of mental health experience. Additional Benefits: Flexible spending accounts Short and long-term disability coverage 11 Paid holidays Voluntary Life Insurance If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
Candidates must hold a Practical Nursing Diploma and a current LPN license in good standing with the Georgia State licensing board. A minimum of three years of mental health experience is required for this position.
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