D157 - DD Residential - Licensed Practical Nurse, IDD

D157 - DD Residential - Licensed Practical Nurse, IDD 2960 Ellis South Evans State Rd St, Macon, GA 31204, USA Job Description Posted Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM 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. Licensed Practical Nurse, IDD At River Edge Behavioral Health, we aspire to continuously lead with our values and beliefs that enable individuals to develop their potential, bring their full selves to the workplace, and engage in an environment of inclusion. At River Edge, we know you can choose to work anywhere, be we strive to be an employer of choice. We work every day to make your employee experience great. We believe in the skilled team members we hire and their ability to "make life better" for someone on their recovery journey or struggling with behavioral health challenges. River Edge is currently seeking a Full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for our Macon-Bibb clients. Schedule: 12 hours shift - 2 to 3 days per week and Every Other Weekend 7am-7:30pm Duties and Responsibilities Monitor patient’s vitals and record them in their file. Maintain the cleanliness and comfort of each patient, including bathing, feeding, and dressing. Assist nursing and medical staff with basic medical tasks, such as administering medication. Update patient records in a confidential manner. Evaluate the patient’s wellbeing, reporting any needs to medical staff. Explain treatments and procedures to patients and families. Assists physicians and registered nurses. Qualifications Needed (education and/or experience) Current Georgia license to practice as a licensed practical nurse. At least 1 year working in behavioral health/ intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or related field Must have good computer skills. Communications skills and the ability to foster good relationships among others is a plus. 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 have 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr