Licensed Practical Nurse 3 at Technical… · Decatur

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Job Title:
Licensed Practical Nurse 3 Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID: JR0000002877 Shift: Any (United States of America) Compensation Details: SALARY: $61,000 BASED ON EXPERIENCE

Job Description:

Description - External

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Licensed Practical Nurse 3 (LPN) in Admissions at Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA.

Salary: $61,000 based on experience

Shifts:

11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Job Responsibilities:

The LPN is critical to the functioning of the Admissions Unit and Intake process. The nurse will do medications and injections as needed and observe for any adverse reactions. The LPN will complete all documentation that is applicable, to include vital signs, weights and any treatment that are ordered.

Due to the volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. Please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated and we will contact you if we need clarification or additional information. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency.

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

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

Qualifications - External

Current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse AND Six months of nursing experience.

Minimum Qualifications: 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 one (1) year of nursing experience; or one (1) year experience required at the lower-level Licensed Practical Nurse 2 (HCT031) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.