LPN, PM (Crisis Center)

AltaPointe Health • Mobile, AL

5d

About The Position

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE $8,000 sign-on bonus (LPN) offered. Details of terms and eligibility will be discussed in the interview. The Behavioral Health Crisis Center is strategically placed in Mobile County with easy access for the area with the highest need and the most frequent use, the midtown/downtown area of Mobile. This Crisis Center operates a 24/7/365 with a full complement of staff to provide crisis de-escalation and resolution no matter the time or the day. A study of mental health related law enforcement calls shows that, as one of Alabama’s largest cities, Mobile has the highest demand for police and EMS within the I-65/I-165 corridor. Stationing the Diversion Center in this area will allow expeditious access from Baldwin, Washington, Clarke, Monroe, Conecuh, and Escambia Counties, which will also utilize the Diversion Center. Mobile Metro Jail is the second largest jail in Alabama. The annual number of individuals booked into the jail is just under 20,000. Since the Stepping Up Initiative began last year, all inmates are screened for mental illness and substance use disorders. Last year 6,828 individuals screened positive for serious mental illness. This is a serious over-representation of mentally ill individuals per capita when compared to statistics for the general population. Most individuals with mental illness or substance use disorders are arrested for petty crimes. These individuals could be diverted from arrest with the addition of more Mobile Crisis response and a Behavioral Health Crisis Center. Based on data collected from Crisis Response Team calls, Access to Care, law enforcement, local emergency departments, and a Community Health Needs Assessments, the size and structure of the Crisis Center must consist of a large living room model staffed by peer specialists, an 18 recliner temporary observation unit, and a 6 bed extended observation unit.

Requirements

• Possesses current LPN license to practice in the state of Alabama.
• Knowledge in child/adolescent or adult specialties, outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment: Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult and child populations
• Knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing care
• Knowledge of growth and development of individuals as related to all intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of their development
• Knowledge of substance use disorders and treatment
• Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology in psychiatric care
• Familiarity of psycho-pharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with the adult populations
• Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, and interventions common to acute psychotic consumers as well as to non-violent crisis intervention practice
• Knowledge of instruction, teaching tools, educational methods appropriate for adult populations
• Knowledge of family dynamics
• Knowledge of effects and treatment of physical/sexual/emotional abuse and neglect issues
• Knowledge of cultural diversity
• AltaPointe requires that all new employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. AltaPointe allows candidates who are not fully vaccinated at the time of hire a reasonable amount of time to obtain vaccinated status. This position requires vaccination against COVID-19 or, if applicable, an approved accommodation for religious or medical reasons.

Responsibilities

• Completion of the admission process for consumers including: Medical Checklist/Physical Health/Nutritional screening, Medication List, Medication Administration Record, vital signs, height/weight, transcribing physician orders, AIMS, and admission notes.
• Observes consumers behavior in groups and activities, documents observations in consumer records, interacts with consumers and evaluates needs to ensure that proper information is reported from shift to shift and during staffing with the Treatment Team.
• Provides nursing care. Directs behavioral staff/CNA/Mental Health Technician as needed.
• Assists consumers with personal care issues (bathing, toileting, and other personal hygiene routines)
• Administers medications, observing the Six Rights of medication administration
• Provides medication education for the consumer and family, including uses and potential side effects. Monitors consumers for potential side effects of medications and reports findings to the physician
• Communicates effectively with the physician regarding the consumer’s physical and mental condition
• Demonstrates willingness to work on any unit based on facility needs and as directed by Charge RN/Nurse Coordinator
• Interfaces with the multi-disciplinary team and actively and cooperatively participates in development of the interdisciplinary treatment plan
• Contacts laboratory, requests and monitors results, and reports all abnormal findings to the physician
• Provides emergency care as needed (CPR, MindSet, PRN medications), according to AltaPointe Policy & Procedures
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
• Assists with Seclusion and Restraints per AltaPointe Policy & Procedures
• Effectively demonstrates the application of adult competencies
• Performs hand-off communication at shift change
• Adheres to professional code of ethics
• Performs additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needs.
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
• Actively works to enhance clinical skills
• Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
• Documents in a clear, concise manner, types of consumer problems, treatment goals and services provided
• Documentation shows that forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information are completed promptly, accurately and updated when appropriate
• Documents legibly
• Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion
• Respects consumer’s privacy and confidentiality
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others
• Assists consumers and visitors as needed
• Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
• Is sensitive to the consumer’s needs, expectations and individual differences
• Is gentle and calm with consumers and families
• Actively participates in Performance and Improvement activities
• Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs.
• Follows AltaPointe Policy & Procedures
• Maintains current State license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), and attends to required in-services and workshops

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees