RN or LPN

4 weeks ago

Dalton, 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 : RNs & LPNs will provide care to individuals and have direct contact on a daily basis. RNs & LPNs are an instrumental part of the care team at the CSU/BHCC. RNs & LPNs are assigned responsibilities such as medication administration, leading groups, and other tasks that fall under the RN & LPN Nurse Practice Act and agency policy.

Are you ready to make a Difference?

Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Manage the medication room (i.e., carts, Pyxis etc.), maintaining stock of supplies and changing all sharps containers as needed.
  • 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, intervene, stabilize and manage acute crisis situations 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
  • 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
  • Provides education to individuals and family
  • Assist in training co-staff in areas relating to service specialties as needed.
  • Demonstrates competency for Blood Glucose Monitoring, Alcohol Breathalyzer, Urine Drug Screen, Pregnancy Test, PPD skin tests and in performing safe phlebotomy practices when collecting blood.
  • Monitors and documents all ordered labs, screenings, and results such as PPD, Blood Glucose, UA, RPR, Blood Chem, and CBC
  • Attend case staffing/treatment team meetings as directed by Nurse Manager.
  • Accurately transcribe all verbal and written orders by the APRN/MD
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements
  • Licensed as a RN or LPN in the state of GA.
  • One year or more of mental health experience preferred.
  • Computer, organizational and teaching skills. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Bi-lingual abilities a plus

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