LPN/RN, PM (Crisis Center)

AltaPointe Health•Mobile, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN/RN provides nursing care to consumers at AltaPointe’s Behavioral Health Crisis Center, a 24/7/365 facility in Mobile County. The center provides crisis de-escalation and resolution through a living-room model, an 18-recliner temporary observation unit, and a 6-bed extended observation unit. The role includes completing admissions and health screenings, administering and monitoring medications, supporting consumers’ personal care, coordinating with physicians and the interdisciplinary treatment team, responding to emergencies, and maintaining accurate clinical records. The nurse may work on any unit as directed by facility needs and is expected to follow AltaPointe policies and procedures, maintain a current Alabama nursing license, and attend required in-services and workshops. The position requires courteous, respectful, and compassionate interaction with consumers, families, visitors, and coworkers. Employees must be able to perform the listed physical activities, including assisting with activities of daily living and restraint procedures. AltaPointe requires new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, allowing a reasonable period after hire to obtain vaccination; an approved religious or medical accommodation may apply.

Requirements

Current LPN or RN license to practice in Alabama.
Attain within six months of employment knowledge of psychiatric disorders in adult and child populations; general and psychiatric nursing care; growth and development across intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects; substance use disorders and treatment; intellectual and developmental disabilities; medical terminology in psychiatric care; psychopharmacy and psychotropic medications for adults; behavior management, crisis intervention, acute psychosis interventions, and non-violent crisis intervention; adult teaching methods and tools; family dynamics; effects and treatment of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and neglect; and cultural diversity.
Meet the position’s physical requirements, including frequent standing, sitting, and walking; occasional bending, squatting, lunging, kneeling, and reaching; lifting up to 10 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds to assist with activities of daily living; pushing or pulling up to 25 pounds occasionally; strong grasp; and the ability to move quickly, including jogging or running up to 0.1 mile.
Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with a reasonable amount of time after hire to obtain vaccination if not fully vaccinated at hire; an approved religious or medical accommodation may apply.

Responsibilities

Complete consumer admission processes, including medical and physical health and nutritional screenings, medication records, vital signs, measurements, physician orders, AIMS, and admission notes.
Observe consumer behavior during groups and activities, document observations, evaluate needs, and communicate relevant information across shifts and with the Treatment Team.
Provide nursing care and direct behavioral staff, CNAs, or Mental Health Technicians as needed.
Assist consumers with bathing, toileting, and other personal hygiene routines.
Administer medications using the Six Rights of medication administration and provide medication education to consumers and families.
Monitor consumers for medication side effects and report findings to the physician.
Communicate effectively with physicians about consumers’ physical and mental conditions.
Work on any unit as directed by the Charge RN or Nurse Coordinator based on facility needs.
Participate cooperatively in developing interdisciplinary treatment plans with the multidisciplinary team.
Contact laboratories, request and monitor results, and report abnormal findings to the physician.
Provide emergency care as needed, including CPR, MindSet, and PRN medications, according to AltaPointe policies and procedures.
Recognize crisis states and de-escalate or resolve situations.
Assist with seclusion and restraints according to AltaPointe policies and procedures.
Demonstrate application of adult competencies and perform hand-off communication at shift change.
Adhere to professional ethics and perform additional duties assigned by a supervisor.
Initiate and administer IV fluids according to provider orders, facility policies, and applicable nursing standards.
Seek clinical supervision and consultation, accept suggestions for improvement, and work to enhance clinical skills.
Document promptly, clearly, accurately, and legibly in accordance with AltaPointe policy, including consumer problems, treatment goals, and services provided.
Treat consumers with care, dignity, compassion, respect for privacy, and sensitivity to individual needs and differences; assist consumers and visitors as needed and interact pleasantly and cooperatively with others.
Participate in Performance and Improvement activities and required AltaPointe committees, complete assigned tasks promptly, and access community resources according to consumer needs.
Follow AltaPointe policies and procedures, maintain a current state license and renewal requirements such as CEUs, and attend required in-services and workshops.