Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)DescriptionDo you want to make a difference? Do you want to be a part of a continuously growing Person Centered Organization? If you want a rewarding career, View Point Health is the place for you! We make a difference in the lives of the individuals that we serve. We are one of 23 agencies created by the state of Georgia to provide a safety net of care for behavioral health and developmental disabilities. View Point Health provides individual and group counseling, medication management, residential, recovery, community-based, and crisis stabilization services. In this career, you will help individuals create goals tailored to health and well-being, lifelong learning, community living activities, home living skills, etc. We are looking for passionate, skilled, and dedicated staff to become part of our diverse team and provide day-to-day opportunities which support and guide individuals in achieving personal goals for maximum living.Is client care your number one goal? Do you excel at customer service? Are you motivated to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? If you answered yes, we have an amazing opportunity for you! Our facility is a 10 bed crisis stabilization unit in a beautiful scenic setting, located on 7 acres of land in Conyers, Georgia. We serve adolescents ages 10-14 on the Autism Spectrum, and provide a strong multidisciplinary team approach incorporating Applied Behavior Analysis, mental health clinical services, and medication management. Apply to be a part of our exceptional team today!View Point Health Crisis Stabilization Programs provide short term, 24/7 crisis treatment.The ASD Crisis Stabilization Program (Conyers, GA) provides behavioral crisis intervention andstabilization services to adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder ages 10-14.The nurse is an integral part of our treatment. The nursing staff will interact and offer support toclients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other co-occurring diagnoses. This position servesas liaison between the admitting facility, guardian and our onsite team regarding client referralsand collateral information.Each client will be assessed by a nurse when they arrive on site. The nursing staff is responsiblefor monitoring changes in conditions, shift reports, daily and shift nursing notes, nursingassessments, development of the initial nursing treatment plan, gathering collateral informationas related to ABA therapy, administering medications related to crisis intervention services, andproviding clinical and medical input for the multidisciplinary treatment team. The LPN will alsowork with Direct Care Staff and follow the direction of the Registered Nurse in providingoversight of client care. Our goal is to ensure that all nursing care and medical services areprovided in a manner that sensitive to the needs of the population we are serving.All nursing staff are responsible for medical treatment to include, PPE’s, blood draws, collectingurine samples, MD orders, charting, direct patient care, discharges, assessments, patienteducation, and other documentation, and reporting all pertinent client information. The nursingstaff will use the eight rights of medication administration, as well as two client identifiers anytime medications are administered.The nursing staff will oversee the overall wellness and safety of the clients as well as monitorand manage any stable medical conditions while the client is at the CSU, and report findings tothe provider and treatment team.They will document all vital client information in the electronic health record according tostandards, 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.All PRN Shifts available (Includes weekends)Benefits (for qualified employees):- State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spendingaccounts)- Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a)Retirement Plan- No employee deduction for Social Security- Additional benefits such as legal services, EmployeeAssistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technologyand travel- Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunitiesavailableEqual Opportunity EmployerView Point Health isan Equal Opportunity Employer. View Point Health recruits qualified candidatesfor positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It isthe policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities toall employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination orharassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin,age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, stateor local laws.QualificationsVocational/Technical degree from an accredited college AND current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse AND Six months of nursing experience.Job HealthcarePrimary Location GA-Rockdale-ConyersShift Day JobNumber of Openings 1Job Posting May 18, 2020Closing Date OngoingJob Number: HEA052U