LPN, FT - Dayshift & Nightshift (Warner Robins, GA) at Focused

Warner Robins, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Crisis Intervention, Medication Administration, Laboratory Draws, Therapeutic Groups, Documentation, Assessment, Behavioral Support, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Patient Care, Crisis Services, Computer Literacy, Georgia LPN Licensure, Driver's License

Industry

Description

Designation: Mission Critical Position Minimum Entry Salary: * Based Upon Experience Location: Warner Robins, GA Services Area/Programs: Crisis Stabilization Unit Description of Duties: Shift Needs: (7 am – 7 pm; 7 pm – 7 am). The individual in this role will serve as the licensed practical nurse in the crisis stabilization unit. The focus of this program is to provide inpatient, crisis services that support individuals experiencing a mental health and/or substance abuse crisis. The CSU is utilized for individuals undergoing an acute crisis that presents a substantial risk of imminent harm to self or others. The goal is to stabilize the individual through nursing and behavioral supports on a time-limited basis. The role of the licensed practical nurse is to provide nursing care to individuals in the 24-hour CSU as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team. The LPN is responsible for assessing individuals, carrying out doctor’s orders including medication administration and laboratory draws, and evaluating all treatment provided. The LPN’s role includes conducting therapeutic groups and providing documentation that meets the standard level of care on each shift worked. Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree in Nursing from an accredited institution AND current LPN licensure in state of Georgia. Valid, unrestricted Georgia Driver’s License. Must be computer literate. Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years experience in Behavioral Health field. Agency is an eligible worksite for the VA Education Benefit Program (Veterans) Agency is an eligible work site for the National Health Service Corps and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs. Middle Flint Health & Wellness services the following 11 counties: Webster, Marion, Sumter, Schley, Taylor, Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Houston, Peach and Crawford. Middle Flint Health & Wellness is a Drug Free Workplace. Current Middle Flint applications should be filled out carefully and completely. Describe background in full and make certain application is signed. Incomplete applications or applications with insufficient information can result in an applicant not being considered for the vacancy. Please KEEP a copy of your application. All applications must be received (not postmarked) by the above specified deadline. Finger- printing and/or Drug Screening may be required, if appointed. Any male applicant between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of having registered with the Selective Service as required by federal and state law, or of being exempt from such registration. An Equal Opportunity Employer Middle Flint Health & Wellness does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. An applicant who has a disability which requires special accommodations should contact this office. * ENTRY SALARY may be adjusted depending upon the selected candidate’s qualifications and agency budget considerations. Shift Needs: (7 am – 7 pm; 7 pm – 7 am).

Responsibilities

The LPN will provide nursing care in the crisis stabilization unit, focusing on stabilizing individuals experiencing mental health and substance abuse crises. Responsibilities include assessing individuals, administering medications, conducting therapeutic groups, and documenting care.