Admissions - Licensed Practical Nurse

About River Edge Behavioral Health

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.

Admission Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Company

Overview

At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.

Position Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a key role in the admission process within the River Edge facility. This position is responsible for providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals entering treatment. The LPN completes nursing assessments, records vital signs, and documents client information accurately.

The role also involves monitoring clients for changes in condition, ensuring safety during the admission process, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary treatment team to support individualized care planning. The LPN serves as both a caregiver and an advocate, helping clients and families transition smoothly into services while upholding the highest standards of clinical and ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to individuals with mental health, substance dependence, and/or developmental disabilities.
• Observe clients, document progress, and report changes in condition; take necessary action as needed.
• Administer prescribed medications and accurately charts times and amounts given.
• Measure and record vital signs and key health statistics (e.g., height, weight).

Location/

Schedule

175 Emery Highway, Macon., GA – Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.

Qualifications

• Current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• One year of experience in Mental Health Nursing

Preferred

Experience

• Certifications required/maintained: CPR/FA/AED, CPI, Defensive Driving (if assigned), safety training, Essential Learning courses, and any other assigned/required certifications.
• Knowledge of basic nursing care, first aid, personal care, and hygiene.
• Previous experience in behavioral health services is strongly preferred.

Additional

Benefits

• Flexible spending accounts
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 Paid holidays
• Voluntary Life Insurance

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.