LPN/LVN
About The Position
Alabama Clinical Schools has been a behavioral healthcare provider in the Birmingham area for over 20 years. Our treatment services range from intensive residential treatment for males ages 9-18 to therapeutic foster care for males and females of all ages. Our RISE and Specialized Therapeutic Foster Care programs for boys are the only programs of their kind in the State of Alabama. Our mission is simple: to enrich lives of at-risk youth and their families by delivering quality behavioral and educational services while fostering a safe transition to the community. LPN(PRN): The LPN must have credentials to direct physical management of the patient and have current CPR certification. Collaborates with members of other disciplines. Observes patient behavior for changes in order to intervene therapeutically, guide non-professional nursing staff, communicate changes to appropriate staff, and record changes. Assists with the staffing process for nursing issues. Assists with reviewing all the staffing schedule and informing managers of potential overtime issues then assists managers in making necessary changes as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Requirements
- Credentials to direct physical management of the patient
- Current CPR certification
- Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing
- Current status as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Alabama
- Current CPR Certification required
- Must have a successful background, drug screening, and ABI/FBI fingerprints
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year psychiatric experience
Responsibilities
- Direct physical management of the patient
- Collaborates with members of other disciplines
- Observes patient behavior for changes in order to intervene therapeutically
- Guides non-professional nursing staff
- Communicates changes to appropriate staff
- Records changes
- Assists with the staffing process for nursing issues
- Assists with reviewing all the staffing schedule
- Informs managers of potential overtime issues
- Assists managers in making necessary changes as directed by the Registered Nurse
Benefits
- Internal leadership and clinical education
- Generous annual tuition assistance
- Continuing education allowance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
