Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN / IDD Residential Homes (LPN)
- Work Type: Direct Hire
- City, State: Thomasville, GA
Licensed Practical Nurse / (LPN) /
IDD Residential Homes
7am-5pm or 7am-7pm
Part time and Weekends Only!
Permanent Position
Thomasville, GA
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About ATC Healthcare Services
Every single day, we recruit healthcare professionals for jobs in the medical facilities that need them. And we fill positions of all kinds. Daily positions, weekly positions and more, for nearly every type of healthcare professional. Nurses, Physicians, PTs and OTs, techs, assistants, you name it. ATC Healthcare has over 30 years of experience, and we are here to help you find the right position that will match your skills and career path.
Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN
There are many benefits to working with ATC Healthcare. We offer competitive pay with multiple pay options to meet your needs. Employees are paid weekly by direct deposit. We also take care of processing your tax deductions so you can avoid a nasty surprise during tax season.
Compensation is based on experience and relevant skill set. All ATC Healthcare employees are hourly. Employees are eligible for overtime.
Working for us is a great way to make extra money and to expand your skill set and professional network!
Job Requirements
Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN
Job Description
ATC Healthcare Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law.
IDD Residential Homes
7am-5pm or 7am-7pm
Part time and Weekends Only!
Permanent Position
Thomasville, GA
****IMMEDIATE START****
About ATC Healthcare Services
Every single day, we recruit healthcare professionals for jobs in the medical facilities that need them. And we fill positions of all kinds. Daily positions, weekly positions and more, for nearly every type of healthcare professional. Nurses, Physicians, PTs and OTs, techs, assistants, you name it. ATC Healthcare has over 30 years of experience, and we are here to help you find the right position that will match your skills and career path.
Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN
There are many benefits to working with ATC Healthcare. We offer competitive pay with multiple pay options to meet your needs. Employees are paid weekly by direct deposit. We also take care of processing your tax deductions so you can avoid a nasty surprise during tax season.
Compensation is based on experience and relevant skill set. All ATC Healthcare employees are hourly. Employees are eligible for overtime.
Working for us is a great way to make extra money and to expand your skill set and professional network!
Job Requirements
Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN
- Current State Specific LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE / LPN License
- Basic Life Support / BLS from the American Heart Association / AHA or the American Red Cross
- Experience serving individual with MH or IDD diagnoses, preferred
Job Description
- Administer medications
- Complete medication reconciliation
- Bathing
- Supervise feeding pump
- Schedule and/or attend doctor appointments
- Provide nursing assessments
- Complete daily assessments for changes in condition
- Complete nursing documentations
- Educate staff on healthcare plans
- Possesses a distinct body of knowledge and skills relative to the care of the adult or geriatric patient who is experiencing mental health disorders requiring behavioral, psychosocial, and physical assessment, therapies, and interventions.
- Applies specialized nursing knowledge in assessing, implementing, and evaluating patient response to complex conditions, therapies and interventions.
- Initiates nursing care, health teaching, and health counseling that support life and restore well-being, in accordance with the nurse practice act and under the direction and supervision of the appropriate personnel on the assigned Psychiatric/Mental Health Unit.
- Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
- Complies with client facility nursing policies/procedures.
- Assists with developing priorities, goals, and action plans; develops and maintains scheduling procedures for staffing of nursing care.
- Assists in formulating philosophy and objectives; establishes standards of nursing care and nursing practice.
- Selects, orients, supervises and evaluates supervisors and clinical nurses; establishes standards of performance and maintains an evaluation system for clinical personnel; assists with identifying educational needs for staff and establishes in-service/development programs; collaborates with professional and technical schools to enhance clinical education programs.
- Facilitates communication and problem solving for departments; leads or serves on committees; serves as a liaison between the medical staff and ancillary departments.
- Serves as a resource person; develops, interprets, supports and implements policies and procedures; responsible for planning, preparation, utilization, evaluation and monitoring of budget.
- Ensures departmental activities and records adhere to regulatory requirements; evaluates the nursing care given and makes recommendations to develop action plans for improvements; assists with development and implementation of service standards and patient satisfaction.
- Oversees compliance of staff to infection control practices and mandatory education requirements; performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains confidentiality relative to patient care and facility practices in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel.
- Ensures department provides patient services in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
- Advocates patient rights with respect to advance directives and organ donation.
- Maintains competency by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements.
- Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional standards of nursing practice as set forth by the American Nurses Association or equivalent nursing organization.
ATC Healthcare Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law.