D157 - DD Residential - Licensed Practical Nurse, IDD

River Edge is currently seeking a Full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for our IDD clients.  

Location/Schedule:   

175 Emery Highway, Macon. GA  

36-40 hours – Sunday-Saturday hours vary 

Responsibilities:

• Cares for mental health/developmentally disabled persons. 
• Observes clients, charts and reports changes in clients’ condition, and takes any necessary action.
• Administers prescribed medications and noted times/amounts on clients’ charts.
• Measures/records vital signs, key statistics (height/weight, etc), 
• Provide basic client care and treatment. 
• Helps clients with walking, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, moving in bed, and with standing and walking. 
• Supervises support staff.
• Ensures safety and security of clients.
• Observe/record deviations in patient’s conditions, provide simple nursing care, personal care, and hygiene
• Work as part of the care/treatment team to make client assignments.
• Occasionally needed to direct the work of unlicensed personnel.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications Needed (education and/or experience):

• Must have a valid Georgia license to practice as a vocational or license practical nurse (LPN).
• High school diploma or GED certification required; associates degree preferred.
• Must complete/retain certifications in the following: Healthcare Providers CPR/FA/AED, CPI, Defensive Driving (if assigned), various safety trainings, Essential Learning courses as required, and any other courses or certifications that are assigned/required. 
• Knowledge of simple nursing care, first-aid, personal care, and hygiene basics.
• Must have good interpersonal skills, the ability to interface with clients, co-workers, and others.  

Additional Information:   

The Application Process  

All qualified applicants will be considered.  

This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.  

The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.   

Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.  

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.  

Safe Working Environment  

We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment.  Therefore, we encourage all employees to frequently wash their hands, sanitizing common areas, this will ensure a safe environment for employees and clients.   

Diversity and Inclusion  

River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic make-up, disability, age, or veteran status.  

Drug-Free Workplace  

River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment.  In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.