Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Program: ACT - GRAN

Job Location: Lawrenceville, GA.

Job Description:

The nurse is an integral part of our treatment.

• The nursing staff will interact and offer support to clients.
• This position service as liaison between the admitting facility, guardian, and our onsite team, regarding client referrals and collateral information.

• Each client will be assessed by a nurse when they arrive on site.
• The nursing staff is responsible for monitoring changes in conditions, shift reports, daily and shift nursing note, nursing assessments, developing the initial nursing treatment plan, gathering collateral information as related to ABA therapy, administering medications related to crisis intervention services, and providing clinical and medical input for the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• The LPN will also work with Direct Care Staff and follow the direction of the Registered Nurse in providing oversight of client care.
• Our goal is to ensure that all nursing care and medical services are provided in a manner that is sensitive to the needs of the population we are serving.
• All nursing staff are responsible for medical treatment to include, PPE’s, blood draws, collecting urine samples, MD orders, charting, direct patient care, discharges, assessments, patient education, and other documentation, and reporting all pertinent client information. The nursing staff will use the eight rights of medication administration, as well as two client identifiers any time medications are administered.
• The nursing staff will oversee the overall wellness and safety of the clients as well as monitor and manage any stable medical conditions while the client is in our care, and report findings to the provider and treatment team.
• They will document all vital client information in the electronic health record according to standards, and assist with orienting new staff to the unit.
• Provide relief for breaks and assist with Direct Care floor coverage as needed.
• Attend all trainings, nurses’ meetings, and other staff meetings as assigned.
• This position may require long periods of sitting and/or standing.
• Employees are subject to random drug screens.

Job Requirements/Competencies:

• Must be a fully Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Georgia

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing
• Must have valid Georgia driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy
• Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens
• Any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Vocational/Technical degree from an accredited college AND current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse AND Six months of nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of nursing experience
• One year of experience in a crisis or psychiatric unit
• Experience working with individuals
• Experience working with adults
• Experience providing nursing services for individuals with serious persistent mental illnesses and chronic health problems in a community setting
• The ability to develop and link individuals to untouched resources as a to promote healthy lifestyles ad recovery.
• A desire to work in a client centered, fast paced, collaborative work environment.
• a passion to provide critical services to include symptom and behavior management, teaching wellness skills, and crisis intervention services.
• The ability to engage a flexible schedule to provide effective community services, throughout the day and into the evening and to participate in on call rotation
• Write, precise, accurate and clear progress notes in our electronic system within 24 hours of service delivery.

NOTE:

Applicants must provide official transcripts for undergraduate and graduate degrees, copy of diploma for High School/GED, and official copy of professional license (if applicable) to be considered for an interview.

Benefits (for qualified employees):

• State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
• Paid New Hire Training
• Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
• No employee deduction for Social Security
• Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology and travel
• Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.