Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Atlanta, GA | Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Services

Support excellent care. Keep health information organized. Help people thrive.

Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) is seeking an organized, caring Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work alongside our Division RN in supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who live in the community. This part-time role focuses on nursing administration, health documentation, care coordination, and regularly scheduled community visits.

With a 125-year history of serving individuals and families of all faiths, JF&CS is a trusted community resource. In this role, you’ll help keep health records, schedules, and care coordination running smoothly, freeing the RN to focus on clinical assessment, care planning, and leadership.

The north star for this role is simple: provide dependable, person-centered nursing support that keeps care organized, responsive, and safe.

The Role at a Glance

• Part-time, 20 hours per week, with a flexible weekly schedule
• Some evenings and weekends for client home visits
• Primarily administrative and coordination work, with regularly scheduled community visits
• Local travel to six group homes for 60-day resident check-ups; mileage reimbursed, if applicable
• Works under the direction of the Division RN, who leads clinical assessment and care planning
• Reports to: Registered Nurse (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services Nurse)

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Nursing Administration & Documentation

• Maintain organized, up-to-date health records, including care plans, physicals, and medication records, and follow up with medical offices for documentation as needed.
• Maintain calendars for supervisory home visits, annual physical, dental, and vision appointments, and staff skill checks.
• Under the RN’s direction, help prepare documentation supporting compliance with agency policy, Medicaid waiver, CARF, and DBHDD requirements.
• Track when health care protocols are due for review and flag needed updates for the RN.

Care Coordination

Support medication management for the independent living program by tracking refills and ensuring records are complete.

Assisting the RN with Client Care Monitoring

• Complete routine home visits on a schedule set by the RN, typically every 60 days.
• During each visit, observe and document the client assessment and review medical documentation.
• Promptly report health concerns identified during visits or shared by staff to the RN.
• Follow up on action items assigned by the RN.

Staff Support

• Help schedule, coordinate, and document annual staff skill checks and in-service trainings.
• Assist with delivering skill checks and trainings as needed.

Scheduling & Follow-Through

• Keep records and schedules accurate, organized, and current.
• Work independently to complete assigned tasks and follow-up items.

On-Call Backup

Provide backup coverage for the nursing on-call phone on a limited, scheduled basis, such as two weekends per month and during RN PTO. The Division RN serves as primary on-call.

Requirements

You are:

• Organized and detail-oriented, with a talent for keeping records and schedules in order
• A clear, warm communicator with staff, clients, and medical providers
• Dependable and committed to following through and fully completing tasks
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Respectful and person-centered in your work with people with disabilities

You have:

• Active Georgia LPN license in good standing (required)
• Valid Georgia driver’s license in good standing (required)
• Ability to complete the 16 hours of annual training required by DBHDD
• Skill with computer-based or electronic health record documentation (required)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and be a good team player

Education & Experience

• 5 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (required)
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (preferred)
• Computer proficiency, including electronic health record documentation (required)

Physical Demands

High energy level; ability to work with a diverse population with tact, maturity, and flexibility. Ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments; ability to concentrate and focus on information, reports, and outcome measures; and comfort working in a high-performance team environment. Physical requirements include sight, hearing, sitting for more than four hours each day, lifting 50 lb or less (per HRST requirement) and other physical requirements required to complete essential functions of the position. Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Work Environment 

May vary from site to site as the employee travels frequently for home visits, meetings, and events.

Schedule

Part-time, 20 hours per week, with a flexible weekly schedule; some evenings and weekends for client home visits and limited scheduled on-call backup.

Why JF&CS?

At JF&CS, this work is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive team helping individuals live fuller, more independent lives while building connections that truly matter.

What We Offer:

• Up to 20 days of paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid parental leave

Benefits eligibility for part-time positions may vary based on scheduled hours and agency policy. 

Candidates selected for employment must successfully complete a pre-employment background screening and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results for both. In addition, tuberculosis (TB) testing and fingerprinting may be required, as applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We embrace our employees’ unique qualities, which fuel interest, innovation, and business success. As an EEO employer, JF&CS will engage in interactive dialogue regarding any accommodation requested based on medical or religious considerations.