Local Contract LPN / LVN - Psychiatric - $38-41 per hour

Rang Healthcare is seeking a LPN / LVN Psychiatric for a local contract job in Augusta, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: LPN / LVN
• Start Date: 10/13/2025
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
• Employment Type: Local Contract

LPN Competency Skill Requirements:

•  One (1) year psychiatric nursing experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse is required.
• LPNs work experience with either Mental Health, Acute Care and Co-occurring Mental health settings is required for this Contract.
• LPNs shall have basic office equipment (copier/fax) and computer literacy skills.
• Experience with data or word processing applications (Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Access, Word, etc.) and working in an Electronic Health Record Management System.
• Perform visual, audio logical screening, tuberculosis (TB), HIV, Hepatitis C screening and pregnancy testing as indicated, within Twenty-Four (24) hours of admission, including reading TB test within Forty-Eight (48) hours of
• patient admission and enter all information in patient’s electronic medical record and/ or physical medical chart as indicated or directed by Department.
• Document Nursing notes, observations of specific physical or behavioral signs and symptoms.
• · Administer prescribed medication as ordered by a Physician. Transcribe orders to the appropriate Medication Administration Record. Order Medications from Pharmacy and check for accuracy when receiving medications before storing in a secure area
• Perform proper disposition of used hypodermic apparatus and biohazard waste.
• Provide Health Education on a One-to-One (Nurse to Patient) basis.
• Be able to recognize Medical Emergencies and respond appropriately.
• Documents care according to policy, provides direct care, and participates with patients in diversional activities.
• Records and reports all observed signs, symptoms, reactions, treatments, and vital sign changes in the patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Be able to identify and recognize any medical problems to escalate to the next level Provider (Registered Nurse, attending Provider, medical director, or designee).
• Skilled in evaluating the effectiveness of the Nursing Care Plan
• Observes adverse reactions to medications or treatment and takes necessary action.

Minimum Requirements:

· Current, unencumbered License to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Georgia or a state that that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

· Minimum of 1 yr. of psychiatric nursing experience required.

· Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs and have the strength to push and pull and stand for long periods of time.

· Current BLS (American Heart Association) required.

“We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.”

About Rang Healthcare

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Vision benefits
• Weekly pay