Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pineview - 11:00PM - 7:00AM

Full Time - 40 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 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.
• MAS nurse certification.

• Complete the admission process for consumers including:
  Nursing Assessments, Medical Checklist/Physical Health/Nutritional screening, Medication List, Medication Administration Record, vital signs, height/weight, transcribing physician orders, AIMS, and admission notes.
• Observe consumers' behavior in groups and activities, documenting observations in consumer records. Interact with consumers, determine needs, and ensure that pertinent information is reported from shift to shift or during staffing with the Treatment Team.
• Provide direct nursing care, as indicated.
• Transcribe/post all medication orders to the MAR and acquire medications for the immediate initiation of medications. Administer medications, oral and injectable, observing the Six Rights of Medication Administration. Monitor staff to ensure they are compliant with the Six Rights. Document allergies before administering medications. Assist in scheduling consumers with the physician or CRNP to ensure treatment in an expedient manner. Provide medication education for the consumer and family, including uses and potential side effects.
  
  Monitor consumers for potential side effects of medications and report findings to the RN, CRNP, and the physician.
• Monitor the medication administration system within the Residential Program:
• Ensure that all scheduled staff are MAC trained.
• Complete in-home MAC training for residential staff and certify these individuals.
• Ensure medications are obtained for the consumers.
• Review all MARs at the beginning of each month, comparing to all physician orders.
• Make all changes on the MARs as medications change.
• Complete med monitoring on residential consumers to prevent complications & ensure effectiveness.
• Complete quarterly review of MAC workers & ensure MARs are completed accurately by MAC workers.
• Perform and document pill count of every medication listed on MARs weekly.
• Report concerns about doses, interactions or side effects of medication immediately to clinical director, CRNP or MD.
• Communicate effectively w/RN, CRNP and physician regarding consumer's physical and mental condition.
• Interface with the multi-disciplinary team and actively and cooperatively participate in development of the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
• Contact laboratory, request and monitor results, and report all abnormal findings to the physician.
• Provide emergency care as needed (CPR, PRN medications), according to IRBH policy and procedures.
• Demonstrate ability to recognize elements of a crisis state & know how to deescalate or resolve situation.
• Monitor the medical status of residential consumers and make the determination of appropriate level of supervision in consultation with the Clinical Director.
• Adhere to professional code of ethics.
• Seek clinical supervision and consultation as needed.
• Accept and employ suggestions for improvement and actively work to enhance clinical skills.
• Document in a timely fashion per IRBH policy.
• Document 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.
• Treat consumers with care, dignity and compassion and respect consumer's privacy and confidentiality.
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others and assist consumers and visitors as needed.
• Ensure personal values do not 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.
• Access appropriate community resources according to consumer needs.
• Meet or exceed productivity requirements of 78 billable hours per month.
• Update and post notes and services in Avatar daily.
• Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to IRBH and DMH policies and procedures.
• Ensure all safety, fire prevention, and health measures are followed while on duty.
• Transport consumers in a company vehicle, ensuring that company vehicle is operated in a safe manner and that appropriate staff are notified if there is an accident or if the vehicle is in need of service.
• If using agency vehicle, ensure that agency…