Licensed Practical Nurse

4 weeks ago

Cedartown, United States Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Full time
There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health

Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.

Job Summary: A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide care to individuals and have direct contact on a daily basis. LPNs are an instrumental part of the care team. LPNs are assigned responsibilities such as medication administration, leading groups, and other tasks that fall under the LPN Nurse Practice Act and agency policy.

Are you ready to make a Difference?

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage the medication room (i.e., carts, Pyxis etc.)
  • Perform chart checks each shift and document all medication errors according to agency policy and notify the Charge/Lead Nurse, APRN and Nurse Manager
  • Complete seclusion and restrain packets when applicable
  • Administer emergency medication and document accordingly in chart
  • Respond appropriately to crisis situations that may involve physical intervention including the use of seclusion/restraint
  • Change all sharps containers as needed
  • Assist with admission/discharges
  • Review/Update BHL Board daily
  • Maintain narcotic count sheets are accurate
  • Administer PPD to new admits, read results and document in Carelogic
  • Complete daily charting for LPN (i.e., Progress note, CIWA, COWS)
  • Administer prescribed medications and document appropriately/accurately on MAR
  • Answer clients calls and determine how to assist them
  • Measure and records clients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and pain.
  • Update daily logs on the unit (i.e., refrigerator temps, water temps, glucometer logs)
  • Observe individuals, charting and reporting any changes in condition, such as adverse reaction to medication or treatment, and taking necessary action and report any concerns to the Charge/Lead RN, Nurse Manager and APRN
  • Maintains stock of supplies
  • Provides education to individuals and family
  • Ensure and provide high quality compassionate and ethical services while improving program and organizational performance 100% of the time.
  • Assist with service-related compliance.
  • Intervene, stabilize and manage acute crisis situations as needed.
  • Assist in training co-staff in areas relating to service specialties as needed.
  • Maintain confidentiality for all indirect/direct service in accordance with agency policies and HIPAA policies.
  • Demonstrates competency for Blood Glucose Monitoring, Alcohol Breathalyzer, Urine Drug Screen, Pregnancy Test, and PPD skin tests
  • Monitors and documents all ordered labs, screenings, and results such as PPD, Blood Glucose, UA, RPR, Blood Chemistry, and CBC
  • Perform safe phlebotomy practices when collecting blood
  • Attend case staffing/treatment team meetings as directed by Nurse Manager.
  • Accurately transcribe all verbal and written orders by the APRN/MD
  • Other responsibilities and tasks as may be assigned
Requirements

Mini mum Qualifications :
  • Education - Diploma/Vocational Diploma in Practical or Vocational Nursing
  • Licensure/Certification - Georgia Licensure for Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Experience - Knowledge of assessing, plan for, and provide basic nursing skills
  • Other - Criminal background check clearance, official academic transcripts, valid driver's license/ID drug screen, TB test
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience - Minimum One (1) year in behavioral health facility with knowledge of assessing, planning, and providing basic nursing skills.

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