LPN - CSU - 3353
Licensed Practical Nurse
Crisis Stabilization Unit - MI Residential Services
Relief Hours/Varies
- Tuscaloosa, 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 the medication monitoring process for consumers including: Documentation of current symptoms, behaviors, medication response, medication 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 "shot clinic", giving injections as prescribed and making arrangements 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 medication, psychiatric and over-the-counter, with each visit to the clinic. 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 monitor 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 situation.
- Adheres to professional code of ethics
- Complete QI reports as indicated when errors are identified
- Respects consumer's privacy and confidentiality
- Treats consumers with care, dignity, and compassion
- Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA, and Security Programs.
- Maintain the confidential nature of all consumer and Organization related activities by not divulging information outside the facility.
- Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to arrive, clock-in, and assume responsibilities at designated time.
- Comply with all standards related to safety and health.
- Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the department and the organization.
- All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the 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 psycho-pharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with the adult population preferred
- Valid Alabama Driver's License and with good driving record as defined by Indian Rivers policy.
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