Licensed Practical Nurse (Psych LPN)

About the role

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia is dedicated to providing those we serve with quality innovative behavioral healthcare in a recovery-based environment. CSB of Middle Georgia is recognized as a state leader in comprehensive behavioral healthcare providing integrated cost-effective services. The agency is located in Dublin, Georgia, and serves residents of Bleckley, Dodge, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Wheeler, and Wilcox counties; through its Ogeechee Behavioral Health Division it also serves Burke, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, and Screven counties. The organization values Quality, Professionalism, Person-Centered care, Recovery, Teamwork, Improvement, Accountability, Management of Practicing Information, Wellness, and Financial Stability.

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for its new Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) in Dublin, GA. This state‑of‑the‑art facility features 40 total patient beds — 24 crisis stabilization beds and 16 temporary observation beds — offering both voluntary and involuntary patients safe, secure, and compassionate care. The BHCC will provide critical support and stabilization services for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises in a safe, structured environment where they can begin their journey toward healing and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications in accordance with physician orders and ensure accurate, timely documentation.
• Coordinate medication orders and maintain effective communication with the pharmacy regarding required medications.
• Monitor individuals for adverse reactions or side effects related to medications and report concerns as appropriate.
• Document the effectiveness of PRN medications, including the behavior or symptoms that led to administration and the individual’s response.
• Adhere to facility policies for the tracking, handling, and accountability of all medications.
• Dispose of medications in accordance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure all medication-related information is accurately documented on the discharge summary.
• Reconcile home medications with the individual and communicate with the individual’s pharmacy as needed to verify accurate medication histories and prescriptions.
• Obtain appropriate authorization (ROI or verbal consent) prior to communication.
• Maintain the medication cart, ensuring it is free of expired or unlabeled medications.
• Keep the medication room clean, organized, and compliant with facility standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent
• Valid Georgia LPN Licensure
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse communities
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Office Products
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines accordingly
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position (which include but are not limited to moving/transporting patients, furniture, driving vehicles, etc.)

Qualifications

Prior Psychiatric Nursing Experience

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse communities
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Office Products
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines accordingly
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position (which include but are not limited to moving/transporting patients, furniture, driving vehicles, etc.)

Pay

Final pay rate will be dependent on a combination of qualifications such as experience and education.