Licensed Practical Nurse-One year of Long Term Care or Developmental Disabilities Experience Peach State Nursing Agency - 4.2 Augusta, GA Job Details Full-time $40 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Qualifications CPR Certification BLS Certification Driver's License Mental health facility experience First Aid Certification LPN First aid and CPR Full Job Description Peach State Nursing Agency has been a supplemental staffing agency located in Milledgeville, Georgia, since 1990. Initially, we focused on providing staffing solutions for hospitals and nursing homes in the middle Georgia area, but we quickly expanded to include home care services as well. Our commitment is to deliver the most dependable and highest-quality care to both clients and facilities. We are currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurse (LPNs) to join our team as Independent Contractors. Please note that as an Independent Contractor, you will not be eligible for any benefits, and we do not withhold taxes from your pay. The only deduction from your earnings will be 4% to cover worker's compensation. We currently have openings for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPNs) at East Central Regional Hospital in Augusta, Georgia, at Gracewood a local mental health facility that serves adults with mental illness and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a 16-week contract position that requires full-time work, including an agreement to work every other weekend. Available shifts are from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM and 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Orientation sessions are held on the 1st and 16th of each month. Candidates are required to attend a total of 7-8 days of orientation from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All hours spent in orientation will be compensated. The hourly pay rate is $40. For any hours worked over 40 in a week, you will be compensated at 1.5 times the hourly rate. Holiday pay is included as well. Payments will be made via weekly direct deposit. Applicants must have a current Georgia License, influenza vaccine(during flu season), PPD and both CPR-BLS and First Aid certification through American Heart Association. Nurses provide professional nursing care in accordance with treatment plans in order to provide for the improved mental and physical health of patients. In doing so, utilizes the nursing processes of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.

Job Duties:

Under general supervision, the successful candidate will be expected to: Assesses client health problems and needs. Develops and implements nursing care plans and maintains medical records. Administers nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled clients. May advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Administers prescribed medications as ordered by physician and documents. Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care plans. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and client records. Modifies client treatment plans as indicated by clients' responses and conditions. Monitors all aspects of client care, including diet and physical activity. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in clients' conditions. Observes nurses to ensure that proper nursing care is provided. Prepares clients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments. Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures that stock of supplies is maintained. Provides education to client and family. Provides health care, first aid, immunizations and assistance in convalescence and rehabilitation.

Requirements:

Georgia LPN License Experience in Intellectual and Developmental Disability or Long Term Care Driver's License American Heart BLS CPR Current TB Skin Test or other TB Diagnostic Test 10 Panel Drug Screen Background Check Motor Vehicle Report You can contact our office at 478-453-3369 during regular business hours Monday to Thursday from 9:15 AM to 4:45 PM and Friday from 9:15 AM to 12:45 PM if you have any questions. Send resume and qualified applicants will be contacted. We are a drug free work place. Chosen applicants will be subjected to a Fingerprint based background check through the Federal Criminal History Database.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40.00 per hour

Experience:

Psychiatric care/

Behavioral Health:

1 year (Required)

Long Term Care:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Required) Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person