Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: Enact Care
Location: Augusta
Posted on: May 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Join the Enact Transitional Homes (Enact) team to positively
impact the lives of other people! If youre looking for a rewarding
job helping people with disabilities become more independent and
involved in their community, then Enact is the place for you!Enact
and Benchmark Human Services (Benchmark) collaborate to run crisis
support homes for adults with Intellectual and Developmental
Disabilities (IDD) in Augusta, GA. Together, Enact and Benchmark
share a 65-year history of providing services to individuals with
disabilities and behavioral health needs.Enact is seeking Licensed
Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our team. At Enact, we never lose
sight of the fact that, at heart, we're people serving people.
Through our hands-on and wrap-around services, we help individuals
find success in who they are by meeting them where they are. Then,
we help them develop the skills to navigate to where they want to
go tomorrow. Since 1960, we have been committed to empowering
marginalized populations to reach their full potential.We work to
realize the full potential of EVERYONE those we serve, our partners
and vendors, and our employees, who bring our mission to life each
day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique
experiences of our employees. At Enact, we believe we are stronger,
better, more effective in our pursuits when we are diverse; when we
are equitable; and when we create space for everyone to be their
authentic selves. Learn more: EnactCare.com.Shift: Mon- Fri 3pm
-11pmBenefits:Competitive wages based on experienceHealth, vision
and dental insurance401k plan with company matchLife insurance and
short-term disabilityTuition reimbursementPaid Time Off (PTO) and
Sick Time PayFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Various
shiftsAdvancement opportunitiesOverview: The LPN will serve as a
member of the Enact Transitional Homes team and is responsible for
health and safety of individuals and to coordinate and provide
their services. The Transitional Home is used as a measure of last
resort for individuals in inpatient hospital facilities with no
other community placement options. The goal is to stabilize the
individual through nursing and behavioral supports while preparing
for a permanent placement.Responsibilities:Work with the treatment
team to provide direct care to individuals residing in Transitional
Homebased upon the individual treatment plan.Care includes
providing medical treatments, administering medication and giving
injections.Ensures that an inventory of medication is safely and
securely maintained.Helps individuals with all activities of daily
living.Ensures healthy meals and snacks are provided while
following menu plans.Measures and records individuals vital signs,
such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and
respiration, blood sugars etc.Documents and reports any changes in
individuals progress or conditions. Uses positive behavioral
support strategies as described in behavior support plans.Assist
with the implementation of high intensity services such as
screening, evaluation andassessment within the limits of their
license.Facilitate individual transition to other supports and/or
treatment. Comply with all standards to assure the health and
safety of all staff and individuals that we serve. Must report any
suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to supervisor or
department head. Attend all scheduled training and staff
meetings.Plan and participate directly in recreational,
therapeutic, and training activities of the
individuals.Qualifications:Valid unrestricted Georgia Nursing
LicenseCertification and ongoing training in crisis intervention
curriculum.Valid CPR and First Aid CertificationExperience working
with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental
disabilities and/or mental illness who are in crisis.Knowledge of
DBHDD community provider standards and policiesValid Drivers
License and auto insuranceMinimum of year supervisory
experienceMust be computer literateBenchmark Human Services is an
EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply. Benchmark has provided
services for 65 years. Learn more about our 65th anniversary
celebration: 65 Years of Stories.INDNURSWork Location: In personby
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