LPN - ACT Team - 3722

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health•Tuscaloosa, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will work on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week, with a schedule of Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, and Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The role is based in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Requirements

Must possess a current LPN license to practice in the state of Alabama.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology in psychiatric care required.
Valid Alabama Driver's License and a good driving record as defined by Indian Rivers policy.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
Working knowledge of psychiatric disorders in adult populations.
Demonstrated knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing care.
Effective knowledge of adult consumers as related to all intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of their development.
Demonstrated knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, and interventions common to acute psychiatric consumers as well as to non-violent crisis intervention practice.
Knowledge of instruction and teaching tools appropriate to adult populations.
Effective knowledge of effects and treatment of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and neglect issues.
Knowledge of cultural diversity.
In-depth knowledge of medical and psychotropic medications.
Must be knowledgeable of and abide by HIPAA regulations with regard to protected health information.
Physical presence onsite is essential.
Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a mental health setting preferred.
Familiarity with psycho-pharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with the adult population preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete the admission process for consumers, including medical checklist/physical health/nutritional screening, medication list, vital signs, height/weight, AIMS, and admission notes.
Transcribe and post all MD medication orders on the medication logs.
Work with consumers to ensure they understand their medications, how to take them, and how to observe for potential side effects.
Provide nursing care as indicated and monitor medical status with each visit.
Monitor consumers' compliance with medication and medical interventions.
Refer consumer concerns by consultation to the MD/CRNP.
Ensure consumers know how to acquire medication.
Provide medication education for the consumer and family, including uses and potential side effects.
Monitor consumers for potential side effects of medications and report findings to the RN, CRNP, and physician.
Communicate effectively with RN, CRNP, and physician regarding the consumer's physical and mental condition.
Interface with the multi-disciplinary team and actively and cooperatively participate in the development of the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
Contact laboratory, request and monitor results, and report all findings to the physician.
Provide emergency care as needed.
Recognize the elements of a crisis state and know how to deescalate or resolve the situation.
Adhere to professional code of ethics.
Document in a clear, concise manner, types of consumer problems, treatment goals, and services provided.
Treat consumers with care, dignity, and compassion.
Respect consumer's privacy and confidentiality.
Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA, and Security Programs.
Maintain the confidential nature of all consumer and Organization related activities by not divulging information outside the facility.
Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to arrive, clock-in, and assume responsibilities at the designated time.
Comply with all standards related to safety and health.
Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the department and the organization.
Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or Executive Director.