Licensed Practical Nurse (Crisis Stabilization)

DescriptionThere 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.Are you ready to make a Difference?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.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 ManagerComplete seclusion and restrain packets when applicableAdminister emergency medication and document accordingly in chartRespond appropriately to crisis situations that may involve physical intervention including the use of seclusion/restraintChange all sharps containers as neededAssist with admission/dischargesReview/Update BHL Board dailyMaintain narcotic count sheets are accurateAdminister PPD to new admits, read results and document in CarelogicComplete daily charting for LPN (i.e., Progress note, CIWA, COWS)Administer prescribed medications and document appropriately/accurately on MARAnswer clients calls and determine how to assist themMeasure 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 APRNMaintains stock of suppliesProvides education to individuals and familyEnsure 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 testsMonitors and documents all ordered labs, screenings, and results such as PPD, Blood Glucose, UA, RPR, Blood Chemistry, and CBCPerform safe phlebotomy practices when collecting bloodAttend case staffing/treatment team meetings as directed by Nurse Manager.Accurately transcribe all verbal and written orders by the APRN/MDOther responsibilities and tasks as may be assignedBenefits:Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GAFlexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.Retirement Plan with employer matching4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service10 paid holidays1 personal dayQualifying employer for Public Student Loan ForgivenessRequirementsMinimum Qualifications:Education - Diploma/Vocational Diploma in Practical or Vocational NursingLicensure/Certification - Georgia Licensure for Licensed Practical NurseExperience - Knowledge of assessing, plan for, and provide basic nursing skillPreferred Qualifications:Experience - Minimum One (1) year in behavioral health facility with knowledge of assessing, planning, and providing basic nursing skills.