Indian Rivers Behavioral Health
Licensed Practical Nurse
Indian Rivers Behavioral Health, Centreville, Alabama, United States, 35042
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Indian Rivers Behavioral Health .
Part‑time, 20 hours per week. Location: 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 medication monitoring process for consumers including documentation of current symptoms, behaviors, medication response, 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 injection clinic, giving injections as prescribed and arranging 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 psychiatric and over‑the‑counter medication with each visit to the clinic and 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 the situation.
Adheres to professional code of ethics.
Completes QI reports as indicated when errors are identified.
Respects consumer 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 arriving on 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.
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by 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 psychopharmacy 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.
Working Conditions, HIPAA and Other Guidelines
Job requires performing primary duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made.
HIPAA: Must be knowledgeable of and abide by HIPAA regulations regarding protected health information.
Working conditions: Works in residential facilities; may require long hours; must use sensory skills effectively with consumers, employees, and public. Must lift 50 pounds and negotiate stairs during an eight‑hour shift.
Physical requirements: Must have normal hearing and vision or corrected to within normal range.
Benefits
Employees Retirement System of Alabama
Paid Time Off
Mileage Reimbursement
Voluntary dental, vision, and life insurances
Indian Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Employer participates in E‑Verify.
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Licensed Practical Nurse
role at
Indian Rivers Behavioral Health .
Part‑time, 20 hours per week. Location: 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 medication monitoring process for consumers including documentation of current symptoms, behaviors, medication response, 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 injection clinic, giving injections as prescribed and arranging 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 psychiatric and over‑the‑counter medication with each visit to the clinic and 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 the situation.
Adheres to professional code of ethics.
Completes QI reports as indicated when errors are identified.
Respects consumer 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 arriving on 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.
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by 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 psychopharmacy 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.
Working Conditions, HIPAA and Other Guidelines
Job requires performing primary duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made.
HIPAA: Must be knowledgeable of and abide by HIPAA regulations regarding protected health information.
Working conditions: Works in residential facilities; may require long hours; must use sensory skills effectively with consumers, employees, and public. Must lift 50 pounds and negotiate stairs during an eight‑hour shift.
Physical requirements: Must have normal hearing and vision or corrected to within normal range.
Benefits
Employees Retirement System of Alabama
Paid Time Off
Mileage Reimbursement
Voluntary dental, vision, and life insurances
Indian Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Employer participates in E‑Verify.
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