Licensed Practical Nurse - 3125

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pineview Special Medical

Part-Time 24 hours

$1250.00 Sign-On Bonus

Centreville, AL -

Competencies :

• Working knowledge of psychiatric disorders in adult populations
• Demonstrated knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing care
• Effective knowledge of adult consumers as related to all intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of their development
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, and interventions common to acute psychiatric consumers as well as to non-violent crisis intervention practice.
• Knowledge of instruction and teaching tools appropriate to adult populations.
• Effective knowledge of effects and treatment of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and neglect issues.
• Knowledge of cultural diversity

Essential Functions / Responsibilities :

• Completion of the medication monitoring process for consumers including : Documentation of current symptoms, behaviors, medication response, medication side effects, Medication List, vital signs abdominal girth, height / weight, and AIMS
• Observes consumers' behavior in clinic and documents for psychiatrist review
• Provides direct nursing care, as indicated.
• Coordinates "shot clinic", giving injections as prescribed and making arrangements for any consumer who fails to present for their medication
• Coordinates the MD and / or CRNP schedule to ensure consumers are seen expeditiously in the clinic
• Collects a list of all medication, psychiatric and over-the-counter, with each visit to the clinic. Posts all medication orders to the medication logs.
• Administers medications, oral and injectable, observing the Seven Rights of medication administration. Documents appropriately on the consultation form or IM medication flow sheet.

Checks record of allergies before administering medications.

• Communicates effectively with physician and CRNP regarding the consumer's physical and mental condition
• Provides medication education for consumer and family, including uses and potential side effects. Monitors consumers for potential side effects of medications and reports findings to the physician and CRNP.
• Contacts laboratory, requests and monitor results, and reports all abnormal findings to the physician
• Provides emergency care as needed
• Has ability to recognize elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve situation.
• Adheres to professional code of ethics
• Complete QI reports as indicated when errors are identified
• Respects consumer's privacy and confidentiality
• Treats consumers with care, dignity, and compassion
• Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA, and Security Programs.
• Maintain the confidential nature of all consumer and Organization related activities by not divulging information outside the facility.
• Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to arrive, clock-in, and assume responsibilities at designated time.
• Comply with all standards related to safety and health.
• Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the department and the organization.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Must possess a current LPN license to practice in the state of Alabama
• Experience in mental health setting preferred
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology in psychiatric care required
• Familiarity with psycho-pharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with the adult population preferred
• Valid Alabama Driver's License and with good driving record as defined by Indian Rivers policy
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Working Conditions, HIPAA and Other Guidelines :

Job Specifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

HIPAA : Must be knowledgeable of and abide by HIPAA regulations with regard to protected health information as defined by HIPAA and IRBH.

Minimally accesses verbal, written, and / or electronic PHI, usually incidentally to an approved use and / or disclosure as pertains to consumer's financial, demographic, and / or clinical data.

Working Conditions : Works in residential facilities; may require long hours. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees, consumers and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.

Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, computer, copier, multi-line phone and fax machine.

Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds and negotiate several sets of stairs in an eight (8) hour shift. Some risk involved in the event of aggressive / out-of-control consumers.

Must possess a valid Alabama driver's license.

Physical Requirements : The Physical Requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform essential functions.

Physical presence on-site is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Full-Time Benefits :

• Employees Retirement System of Alabama
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Voluntary dental, vision, and life insurances

Indian Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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