Licensed Practical Nurse

Pineview Special Medical

Part Time/20 hours

Centreville, AL

• 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 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

• Completion of 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 monitors 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
• Completes QI reports as indicated when errors are identified
• Respects consumer's privacy and confidentiality
• Treats consumers with care, dignity, and compassion
• Supports Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA, and Security Programs
• Maintains the confidential nature of all consumer and Organization related activities by not divulging information outside the facility
• Adheres to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to arrive, clock‑in, and assume responsibilities at designated time
• Complies with all standards related to safety and health
• Identifies 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

• Must possess a current LPN license to practice in the state of Alabama
• Experience in a 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 with a good driving record as defined by Indian Rivers policy
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English

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