River Crossing Licensed Practical Nurse

WELLSTONE • Huntsville, AL

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse will evaluate the clients of our River Crossing Withdrawal Management facility for emergent care needs and support our therapeutic team within client treatment plans. The LPN will properly document the medical progress and notes of client progress while adhering with Center, state, and federal regulations. There are 2 full-time, hourly positions available (1) Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM and (1) Monday-Friday, 12AM-8AM.
What you’ll be doing:
Conduct vital signs, i.e. orthostatic blood pressure, weight, height, pulse rate information on clients of our 16-bed facility.
Assist Registered Nurse/Therapist with discharge planning.
Provide oversight of the Behavioral Health Tech working with the clients providing Basic Living Skills.
Obtain information from client regarding his/her physical status.
Make inquiries of client to include any changes with him/her, symptoms, etc.
Assess medication side effects and/or adverse reactions.
Perform medication monitoring.
Perform crisis intervention techniques as needed.
Administer injections as needed and document in clients’ electronic medical record.
Interface with local laboratories to obtain test results as needed.
Complete and maintain documentation in a timely manner.
Report any client or staff incidents or injuries to the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner.
Ensure clients comply with rules, maintaining a clean and safe environment to include performance of housekeeping, assisting clients where necessary.
Demonstrate good safety skills including fire drills, emergency procedures and back safety techniques.
Promote a positive work environment, including positive relationships with clients and their families, supervisors, and co-workers.
Complete other duties as assigned.
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Valid Alabama State License
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the mental health field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills to include knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills
• SAMA certification (or ability to obtain)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Withdrawal Management preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct vital signs, i.e. orthostatic blood pressure, weight, height, pulse rate information on clients of our 16-bed facility.
• Assist Registered Nurse/Therapist with discharge planning.
• Provide oversight of the Behavioral Health Tech working with the clients providing Basic Living Skills.
• Obtain information from client regarding his/her physical status.
• Make inquiries of client to include any changes with him/her, symptoms, etc.
• Assess medication side effects and/or adverse reactions.
• Perform medication monitoring.
• Perform crisis intervention techniques as needed.
• Administer injections as needed and document in clients’ electronic medical record.
• Interface with local laboratories to obtain test results as needed.
• Complete and maintain documentation in a timely manner.
• Report any client or staff incidents or injuries to the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Ensure clients comply with rules, maintaining a clean and safe environment to include performance of housekeeping, assisting clients where necessary.
• Demonstrate good safety skills including fire drills, emergency procedures and back safety techniques.
• Promote a positive work environment, including positive relationships with clients and their families, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Licensure reimbursement
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University and Capella University

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed