LPN - ACT Team - 3722

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health•Tuscaloosa, AL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse supports consumers served by an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The role provides nursing care, monitors consumers’ medical status and medication use, supports medication education, and communicates consumer needs to the RN, CRNP, and physician. The nurse collaborates with the multidisciplinary team on treatment planning and provides emergency and crisis-related care as needed. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, with a schedule of Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Work takes place in a general office environment and outpatient facilities, with some risk in the event of aggressive or out-of-control consumers. Physical presence onsite is essential. The role requires compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality, safety, health, and organizational conduct requirements.

Requirements

Current LPN license to practice in Alabama.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology in psychiatric care.
Valid Alabama Driver’s License and a good driving record as defined by Indian Rivers policy.
Ability to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
Ability to perform each primary duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and ability to abide by requirements concerning protected health information.
Ability to use sensory skills to communicate and interact effectively with employees and the public by telephone and in person.
Physical capability to use office equipment such as a computer, copier, multi-line phone, and fax machine.
Normal or corrected-to-normal hearing and vision.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a mental health setting.
Familiarity with psychopharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with adults.

Responsibilities

Complete consumer admissions, including medical checklists, physical health and nutritional screenings, medication lists, vital signs, height and weight, AIMS, and admission notes.
Transcribe and post physician medication orders on medication logs.
Help consumers understand their medications, how to take them, and how to observe for possible side effects.
Provide nursing care as indicated and monitor consumers’ medical status during each visit.
Monitor consumer compliance with medication and medical interventions.
Refer consumer concerns to the MD or CRNP through consultation.
Ensure consumers know how to acquire medication.
Provide medication education to consumers and families, including medication uses and potential side effects.
Monitor for medication side effects and report findings to the RN, CRNP, and physician.
Communicate effectively with the RN, CRNP, and physician regarding consumers’ physical and mental conditions.
Interface with the multidisciplinary team and participate actively and cooperatively in developing interdisciplinary treatment plans.
Contact laboratories, request and monitor results, and report findings to the physician.
Provide emergency care as needed.
Recognize elements of a crisis state and de-escalate or resolve the situation.
Follow professional ethics and document consumer problems, treatment goals, and services provided clearly and concisely.
Treat consumers with care, dignity, and compassion, and respect their privacy and confidentiality.
Support organizational conduct, compliance, HIPAA, and security programs; maintain the confidentiality of consumer- and organization-related activities.
Follow attendance and punctuality policies and comply with safety and health standards.
Identify opportunities to improve the quality of services provided by the department and organization.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or Executive Director.