LPN; Extended Observation Unit

Position: LPN (Extended Observation Unit)

Location: Dothan, AL

Job : 1387

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide routine and emergency mental health and/or substance use stabilization, and education at the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) within the scope of nursing practice. The purpose of this position is to help promote the overall physical health, mental health, and substance use recovery of individuals utilizing the Trauma Informed Care approach in all areas of the job.

• Perform skilled nursing interventions to manage the care of individuals on the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU).
• Provide face‑to‑face intervention to individuals and significant others to promote stabilization of a crisis‑situation or related medical need.
• Provide group wellness care to the Stabilization Unit patients.
• Assist psychiatrist and/or medical physician as needed by performing medication monitoring and triaging.
• Assist with maintaining individuals’ records in a professional manner and in accordance with all specified guidelines of Spectra Care Personnel Policy, Spectra Care Clinical Policy, including but not limited to the Alabama Administrative Code, CMS, and all other applicable regulating and contractual entities.

• Nursing degree (LPN) with active Alabama nursing license without restrictions/disciplines.
• 1 year of psych, geriatric, nursing home experience.
• Possess a valid Driver License with good MVR.

• Three (3) plus years’ experience in psychiatric nursing.
• Experience in mental health, substance use, intellectual disability or similar field.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
AD&D Insurance and dependent life insurance
Paid time off—sick, personal, and vacation leave
10 paid holidays