LPN Medication Nurse (3:00PM-11:30PM)

AltaPointe Health•Mobile, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN Medication Nurse works in a children's hospital serving children ages 5 to 12 and adolescents ages 13 to 19 who are experiencing psychiatric crises. The program assesses and stabilizes psychiatric symptoms through individualized treatment plans, with the goal of returning consumers home or to the least restrictive level of care as quickly as possible. The estimated stay is three to ten days. Nurses in the medication role complete admissions, provide nursing and personal care, prepare and administer medications and wound care, and observe consumers’ physical and mental status. They recognize and report medication side effects and other clinical findings, support crisis de-escalation, provide medication education, and participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and hand-offs. The role also includes training new employees, maintaining supplies and records, following facility policies, and working on any unit as directed by management.

Requirements

Current LPN license in Alabama.
Maintain current license and meet renewal requirements.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, sitting, and walking; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; and the ability to assist with restraint procedures and move quickly when needed.

Responsibilities

Complete consumer admissions, including medical and nutritional screenings, medication records, vital signs, height and weight, physician orders, AIMS, and admission notes when assigned to the Intermediate Care unit.
Observe consumer behavior during groups and activities and document observations in records.
Communicate consumer needs and information across shifts and during multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
Provide nursing care and give direction to behavioral staff and CNAs as needed.
Assist consumers with personal care, medical appointments, chores, recreational activities, and safety needs.
Prepare and administer medications while observing the Six Rights of medication administration.
Provide wound care and treatments as ordered by the physician.
Inventory, order, and maintain supplies, equipment, and medication according to established guidelines.
Collect consumer specimens as ordered and contact laboratories, monitor results, and report abnormal findings to the physician.
Educate consumers and families about medications, including their uses and potential side effects.
Monitor consumers for medication side effects and communicate physical and mental status findings to the RN and physician.
Assist with consumer orientation and classes or groups that support understanding and coping.
Provide on-the-job competency training for new employees on the medication system.
Work on any facility unit as needed and directed by management.
Participate cooperatively with the multidisciplinary team in developing interdisciplinary treatment plans.
Provide emergency care as needed, including CPR, MindSet, and PRN medications, in accordance with AltaPointe policies and procedures.
Recognize crisis states and de-escalate or resolve situations.
Participate in meetings, training programs, in-service trainings, workshops, and required AltaPointe committees and Performance Improvement activities.
Assist with seclusion and restraints according to AltaPointe policies and procedures.
Demonstrate adult competencies and perform hand-off communication at shift change.
Follow professional ethics, facility policies, and procedures; maintain current licensure and renewal requirements.
Document promptly, accurately, legibly, and clearly, including consumer problems, treatment goals, services, forms, notes, and logs.
Treat consumers, families, visitors, and coworkers with dignity, compassion, respect, and sensitivity; protect privacy and confidentiality.
Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner, seek clinical supervision and consultation as needed, accept suggestions for improvement, and work to enhance clinical skills.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.