Licensed Practical Nurse
Crestview- MI Residential Services
**$2500.00 recruitment incentive**
Relief Hours/Varies
- Tuscaloosa, AL -
Competencies:
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Working knowledge of psychiatric disorders in adult populations
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Demonstrated knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing care
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Effective knowledge of adult consumers as related to all intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of their development
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Demonstrated knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, and interventions common to acute psychiatric consumers as well as to non-violent crisis intervention practice.
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Knowledge of instruction and teaching tools appropriate to adultpopulations.
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Effective knowledge of effects and treatment of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and neglect issues.
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Knowledge of cultural diversity
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
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Completion of themedication monitoringprocess for consumers including: Documentation of current symptoms, behaviors, medication response, medication side effects, Medication List, vital signs abdominal girth, height/weight, and AIMS
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Observes consumers' behavior in clinic and documents for psychiatrist review
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Provides direct nursing care, as indicated.
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Coordinates "shot clinic", giving injections as prescribed and making arrangements for any consumer who fails to present for their medication
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Coordinates the MD and/or CRNP schedule to ensure consumers are seen expeditiously in the clinic
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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.
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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.
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Communicates effectively with physician and CRNP regarding the consumer's physical and mental condition
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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.
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Contacts laboratory, requests and monitor results, and reports all abnormal findings to the physician
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Provides emergency care as needed
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Has ability to recognize elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve situation.
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Adheres to professional code of ethics
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Complete QI reports as indicated when errors are identified
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Respects consumer's privacy and confidentiality
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Treats consumers with care, dignity, and compassion
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Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA, and Security Programs.
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Maintain the confidential nature of all consumer and Organization related activities by not divulging information outside the facility.
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Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to arrive, clock-in, and assume responsibilities at designated time.
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Comply with all standards related to safety and health.
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Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the department and the organization.
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All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or Executive Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Must possess a current LPN license to practice in the state of Alabama
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Experience in mental health setting preferred
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Basic knowledge of medical terminology in psychiatric care required
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Familiarity with psycho-pharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with the adult population preferred
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ValidAlabama Driver's License and withgood driving record as defined by Indian Rivers policy.
Indian Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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