AltaPointe Health
Job LPN Outpatient, Pardons and Parole (Tuscaloosa)
AltaPointe Health, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, 35485
Job Responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities include: Facilitating Moral Reconation Groups for participants of the Day Reporting Center Providing didactic groups designed to teach skills and monitor consumer progress in recovery and re-entry Providing monitoring services to consumers towards progress/achievement of goals Collaborating with team members and other service providers in the delivery of clinical services Assisting in evaluating consumers for discharge planning Interacting and corresponding with Alabama pardons and parole staff Adhering to professional code of ethics Providing medication monitoring all DRC locations as needed for telehealth appointments by being present with clients at the Day Reporting Centers in Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, Birmingham and Huntsville as needed. Will be required to drive to those locations as needed (mileage reimbursed by agency) Responding to consumers' requests for medication refills. Reviewing charts for treatment compliance Administering medication observing the seven rights of medication administration and ordering of medications to the pharmacy Performing venipuncture for laboratory requests, drug screens, TB skin tests, etc., monitoring lab results and reporting all abnormal findings to the physician Providing medication education for the consumer and family, including uses and potential side effects. Monitoring consumers for potential side effects of medications and reporting findings to the physician/CRNP/RN Communicating effectively with the physician regarding the consumer's physical and mental condition Following up on missed injections and documenting in consumers record appropriately Completing admission procedures for consumers and updating accordingly to AltaPointe's Policy and Procedures. This process includes at a minimum: medical checklist, AIMS, vital signs, Medication List, and MARS if applicable Documenting on, updating, and reconciling MARS if applicable Interacting with consumer and evaluating needs to ensure that proper information is reported during staffing with the treatment team Conducting infection control training for staff and consumers when indicated Providing HIV education Providing nursing coverage to other Adult Outpatient programs within AltaPointe when necessary Interfaces with the multi-disciplinary team and actively and cooperatively participates in development of the interdisciplinary treatment plan Providing emergency care as needed (CPR, PMAB, Emergency Medications), according to AltaPointe Policy & Procedures Demonstrating the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation Adhering to professional code of ethics Demonstrating the application of adult specific competencies In addition, for Medication Assisted treatment (MAT): Conducting observed same sex random Urine Analysis when necessary Administering injectable MAT treatment medications for alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder Monitoring new intakes for adverse suggest adverse MAT medication Supervision and consultation: Seeking clinical supervision and consultation as needed Accepting and employing suggestions for improvement Actively working to enhance clinical skills Clinical record keeping: Documenting services provided in a timely manner per AltaPointe policy Documenting 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 Documenting legibly Meeting AltaPointe productivity standards Courteous and respectful towards consumers, visitors and co-workers: Treating consumers with care, dignity and compassion Respecting consumer's privacy and confidentiality Being pleasant and cooperative with others Assisting consumers and visitors as needed Personal values don't inhibit ability to relate and care for others Being sensitive to the consumer's needs, expectations and individual differences Being gentle and calm to consumers and families Working in a dependable, cooperative and positive manner with both program and other AltaPointe staff members Administrative and other related duties as assigned: Actively participating in Performance Improvement activities Actively participating in AltaPointe committees as required Completing assigned tasks in a timely manner Accessing appropriate community resources according to consumer needs Complying with AltaPointe policies & procedures Maintaining current State license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU's), and attending to required in-services and workshops Qualifications
Qualified candidates will possess a current LPN license to practice in the state of Alabama. Certification in Moral Reconation Therapy within one month of employment or the earliest available training provided by Correctional Counseling Inc. Candidates must also have knowledge in adult psychiatric care and/or substance abuse/addictions, outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment: Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult and child/adolescent population Knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing care Basic knowledge of medical terminology especially those terms associated with adult and/or child/adolescent psychiatric care and/or substance abuse Familiarity of psychopharmacology and the use of psychotropic medications with the adult and/or child/adolescent and/or substance abuse population Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, and interventions common to acute psychotic consumers and/or consumers with addictive disease as well as to non-violent crisis intervention practice Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to adults and/or children/adolescents with psychiatric disorders Knowledge of cultural diversity Knowledge of psych rehab principles Understanding of behavioral, psychological, physical health and social effects of psychoactive drugs, including alcohol and tobacco on the consumer and their significant others Basic Teaching and Training skills In addition for SA programs, including MAT services: Knowledge of the nature of addictions as a primary illness Knowledge of gender specific issues relative to addiction Knowledge of Medical and pharmaceutical resources in the treatment of addictive disease and other substance related disorders Familiarity of psychopharmacology, psychotropic medications and use of synthetic drugs for recovery Knowledge of opiate substitution therapy and its expected clinical effect (prevent withdrawal symptoms, reduce or eliminate craving, and block the effect of any other illicit or self-administered opiate)
Clinical responsibilities include: Facilitating Moral Reconation Groups for participants of the Day Reporting Center Providing didactic groups designed to teach skills and monitor consumer progress in recovery and re-entry Providing monitoring services to consumers towards progress/achievement of goals Collaborating with team members and other service providers in the delivery of clinical services Assisting in evaluating consumers for discharge planning Interacting and corresponding with Alabama pardons and parole staff Adhering to professional code of ethics Providing medication monitoring all DRC locations as needed for telehealth appointments by being present with clients at the Day Reporting Centers in Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, Birmingham and Huntsville as needed. Will be required to drive to those locations as needed (mileage reimbursed by agency) Responding to consumers' requests for medication refills. Reviewing charts for treatment compliance Administering medication observing the seven rights of medication administration and ordering of medications to the pharmacy Performing venipuncture for laboratory requests, drug screens, TB skin tests, etc., monitoring lab results and reporting all abnormal findings to the physician Providing medication education for the consumer and family, including uses and potential side effects. Monitoring consumers for potential side effects of medications and reporting findings to the physician/CRNP/RN Communicating effectively with the physician regarding the consumer's physical and mental condition Following up on missed injections and documenting in consumers record appropriately Completing admission procedures for consumers and updating accordingly to AltaPointe's Policy and Procedures. This process includes at a minimum: medical checklist, AIMS, vital signs, Medication List, and MARS if applicable Documenting on, updating, and reconciling MARS if applicable Interacting with consumer and evaluating needs to ensure that proper information is reported during staffing with the treatment team Conducting infection control training for staff and consumers when indicated Providing HIV education Providing nursing coverage to other Adult Outpatient programs within AltaPointe when necessary Interfaces with the multi-disciplinary team and actively and cooperatively participates in development of the interdisciplinary treatment plan Providing emergency care as needed (CPR, PMAB, Emergency Medications), according to AltaPointe Policy & Procedures Demonstrating the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation Adhering to professional code of ethics Demonstrating the application of adult specific competencies In addition, for Medication Assisted treatment (MAT): Conducting observed same sex random Urine Analysis when necessary Administering injectable MAT treatment medications for alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder Monitoring new intakes for adverse suggest adverse MAT medication Supervision and consultation: Seeking clinical supervision and consultation as needed Accepting and employing suggestions for improvement Actively working to enhance clinical skills Clinical record keeping: Documenting services provided in a timely manner per AltaPointe policy Documenting 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 Documenting legibly Meeting AltaPointe productivity standards Courteous and respectful towards consumers, visitors and co-workers: Treating consumers with care, dignity and compassion Respecting consumer's privacy and confidentiality Being pleasant and cooperative with others Assisting consumers and visitors as needed Personal values don't inhibit ability to relate and care for others Being sensitive to the consumer's needs, expectations and individual differences Being gentle and calm to consumers and families Working in a dependable, cooperative and positive manner with both program and other AltaPointe staff members Administrative and other related duties as assigned: Actively participating in Performance Improvement activities Actively participating in AltaPointe committees as required Completing assigned tasks in a timely manner Accessing appropriate community resources according to consumer needs Complying with AltaPointe policies & procedures Maintaining current State license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU's), and attending to required in-services and workshops Qualifications
Qualified candidates will possess a current LPN license to practice in the state of Alabama. Certification in Moral Reconation Therapy within one month of employment or the earliest available training provided by Correctional Counseling Inc. Candidates must also have knowledge in adult psychiatric care and/or substance abuse/addictions, outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment: Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult and child/adolescent population Knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing care Basic knowledge of medical terminology especially those terms associated with adult and/or child/adolescent psychiatric care and/or substance abuse Familiarity of psychopharmacology and the use of psychotropic medications with the adult and/or child/adolescent and/or substance abuse population Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, and interventions common to acute psychotic consumers and/or consumers with addictive disease as well as to non-violent crisis intervention practice Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to adults and/or children/adolescents with psychiatric disorders Knowledge of cultural diversity Knowledge of psych rehab principles Understanding of behavioral, psychological, physical health and social effects of psychoactive drugs, including alcohol and tobacco on the consumer and their significant others Basic Teaching and Training skills In addition for SA programs, including MAT services: Knowledge of the nature of addictions as a primary illness Knowledge of gender specific issues relative to addiction Knowledge of Medical and pharmaceutical resources in the treatment of addictive disease and other substance related disorders Familiarity of psychopharmacology, psychotropic medications and use of synthetic drugs for recovery Knowledge of opiate substitution therapy and its expected clinical effect (prevent withdrawal symptoms, reduce or eliminate craving, and block the effect of any other illicit or self-administered opiate)