Licensed Practical Nurse - 3296

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health•Centreville, AL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing and medication services to adult consumers in residential and psychiatric-care settings. The role includes completing admissions and health assessments, providing direct care, administering and monitoring medications, supporting crisis response, and coordinating with physicians, nurses, and the multidisciplinary treatment team. The nurse also oversees medication administration practices and records for residential programs, supports staff training and certification, and monitors consumers’ medical status and treatment needs. The position requires timely, accurate documentation and adherence to professional, organizational, safety, HIPAA, and DMH requirements. The nurse communicates with consumers and families with dignity and compassion, participates in treatment planning, coordinates community and laboratory resources, and may transport consumers in a company or personal vehicle for work-related duties. Work takes place in residential facilities and may involve long hours and some risk when consumers are aggressive or out of control. Physical presence on-site is essential.

Requirements

Current license to practice as an LPN in Alabama.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology in psychiatric care.
Current driver’s license and a good driving record as defined by Indian Rivers’ policy.
Ability to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in adult populations and general and psychiatric nursing care.
Knowledge of adult consumers’ intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical development.
Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, interventions used with acute psychiatric consumers, and non-violent crisis intervention practice.
Knowledge of teaching and instructional tools appropriate for adult populations.
Knowledge of the effects and treatment of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and neglect.
Knowledge of cultural diversity.
MAS nurse certification.
Ability to perform primary duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to use sensory skills to communicate and interact effectively with employees, consumers, and the public by telephone and in person.
Ability to operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, multi-line phone, and fax machine.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and negotiate several sets of stairs during an eight-hour shift.
Normal or corrected hearing and vision within the normal range.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Ability to maintain current TB testing, CPR/First Aid, and CPI.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a mental health setting.
Familiarity with psychopharmacy and the use of psychotropic medication with adult populations.

Responsibilities

Complete consumer admissions, including nursing assessments, medical and nutritional screenings, medication lists and records, vital signs, height and weight, physician-order transcription, AIMS, and admission notes.
Observe consumers during groups and activities and document observations in their records.
Interact with consumers to identify needs and communicate pertinent information across shifts and with the Treatment Team.
Provide direct nursing care as indicated.
Transcribe and post medication orders to the MAR and obtain medications for timely initiation of treatment.
Administer oral and injectable medications according to the Six Rights of Medication Administration, monitor staff compliance, and document allergies before administering medications.
Schedule physician or CRNP appointments and provide medication education to consumers and families, including medication uses and potential side effects.
Monitor consumers for medication side effects and report findings to the RN, CRNP, and physician.
Oversee the residential medication administration system, including staff MAC training and certification, obtaining medications, monthly MAR reviews against physician orders, updating MARs, medication monitoring, quarterly MAC worker reviews, and weekly medication pill counts.
Immediately report medication dose, interaction, or side-effect concerns to the clinical director, CRNP, or physician.
Communicate with the RN, CRNP, and physician about consumers’ physical and mental conditions and participate cooperatively in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
Contact laboratories, request and monitor results, and report abnormal findings to the physician.
Provide emergency care, including CPR and PRN medications, according to IRBH policies and procedures; recognize crisis states and de-escalate or resolve situations.
Monitor residential consumers’ medical status and determine appropriate supervision levels in consultation with the Clinical Director.
Follow professional ethics, seek supervision and consultation as needed, use suggestions for improvement, and work to enhance clinical skills.
Document services promptly, clearly, and accurately in accordance with IRBH policy; update and post notes and services in Avatar daily.
Treat consumers with dignity, compassion, and respect for privacy and confidentiality; respond sensitively to individual needs and differences and assist consumers and visitors as needed.
Access appropriate community resources according to consumer needs and meet or exceed 78 billable hours per month.
Implement assigned duties in accordance with IRBH and DMH policies and procedures and follow safety, fire-prevention, and health measures.
Transport consumers when required, operate company vehicles safely, report accidents or service needs, and complete pre-trip inspections when using an agency vehicle; use a personal vehicle for work duties if a company vehicle is unavailable.
Report documentation to the Program Coordinator and Facilities Manager.
Maintain awareness of communications and current events through memos, email, bulletin boards, and communication logs, and respond in a timely manner.
Work independently or with teams to complete tasks accurately and on time with minimal supervision.
Support the Organizational Code of Conduct, compliance, HIPAA, and security programs; perform work legally and ethically, report non-compliance, and maintain required training.
Follow attendance and punctuality requirements and comply with safety and health standards, including maintaining current TB testing, CPR/First Aid, and CPI and reporting infections and workplace injuries.
Identify opportunities to improve service quality and perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor or Executive Director.