Job ID: KJ168900313
Location: Columbus, GA
Category: Healthcare
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 03/13/2026
Licensed Practical Nurse | $30/hour| Schedule: varies | Direct Hire
What Matters Most
- Competitive Pay $30/hour
- Schedule:
- Fulltime: 3 days/ week + every other weekend |Mon-Fri 3pm – 11pm / Sat & Sun 7am – 7pm
- Parttime: 2 days/week + every other weekend |Mon-Fri 3pm – 11pm / Sat & Sun 7am – 7pm
- Location: Columbus, GA
- Direct hire opportunity
- Bi-weekly Pay with direct deposit
Job Description:
Provide compassionate support services to adults with learning disabilities while promoting independence, self-awareness, and personal growth. Support residents with daily living activities in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment that values each patient’s needs.
Responsibilities:
- Collect data and assist with health assessments.
- Collaborate with the RN or APP in developing and updating care plans and carry out delegated nursing tasks.
- Provide health teaching and counseling.
- Advocate for individuals by communicating and collaborating with healthcare providers and other service personnel, as delegated.
- Participate in evaluating each individual’s response to treatments and interventions.
- Provide input into policies and procedures that support individual health and safety.
- Administer and review medications according to physician orders.
- Ensure Medication Administration Records (MAR) are accurate and updated as needed.
- Ensure prescriptions are current, uploaded, reviewed annually, and followed appropriately.
- Order medications at least 7 days before they run out and pick them up when needed.
- Ensure proper storage and destruction of medications and document all destroyed medications on the appropriate log.
- Monitor seizure activity, signs of illness, fall risk, ambulation concerns, nutrition, bowel function, urinary status, and skin integrity.
- Monitor for changes in weight (If Congestive Heart Failure be sure to include heart and lung sounds)
- Perform preventative measures to reduce skin breakdown and check daily for injuries or other concerns.
- Take and document vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, and respirations.
- Perform head-to-toe assessments.
- Complete HRST data tracking in VRST.
- Review appointments, lab results, hospital discharge notes, and follow-up care to ensure appropriate action has been taken with primary care providers, specialists, and other services.
- Complete appointment education sheets following appointments.
- Enter appropriate skilled nursing notes in Vypersoft modules.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- One to three years of training and/or experience in a hospital, private duty nursing, mental health, or related setting preferred
- At least six months of experience providing direct care or social services to individuals with special needs preferred
- Ability to work independently
- Basic computer skills, including email, internet, and data entry
- Copy of LPN license
- Copy of current TB test
- Copy of current physical exam, signed by a medical doctor
- Copy of diploma, GED, or degree
- Copy of valid driver’s license
- Copy of Social Security card
- Copy of current motor vehicle liability insurance
- Current CPR/First Aid certification
- Current Fire Safety certification
Benefits and Perks:
- $30/hour
- Training
- Leadership opportunity
Your New Organization:
Peaceful River Residential Services (PRRS) is dedicated to creating a home environment where they consistently exceed the expectations of their individuals, residents, team members, and regulators. They strive to set the industry standard and be the providers of choice that meets the lifelong needs of their individuals. They are the caring providers whose respect for the individuals' privacy and protecting their confidentiality is their top priority. They are the providers whose most valuable assets are their individuals and residents. They will continue to accomplish their mission by continuing to put them first and treating them like family.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The pay range for this position is $30/hour, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth.
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