MH Nurse, LPN - Crisis Stabilization Services

OVERVIEW Provides assessment assistance and direct care medical services and supports to participants of the Sunshine Lady House for Mental Health Wellness and Recovery offering Crisis Stabilization and medically monitored detoxification services. This position assists the staff psychiatrist, nurse practitioner and consulting health care provider in the prescription, administration and monitoring of medication, discharge planning and general daily patient care. This position works an 8 to 10 hour shift on a rotating schedule, including weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide general nursing care to program participants. Administer prescribed medication/treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and documentation of same. Observe persons served-recording significant conditions, reactions to medication/treatments and significant incidents. Assist with admission process as necessary. Assist with formulation and implementation of treatment plans. Facilitate groups. Attends required team meetings, staff meetings, conferences, and in-services as assigned. Provide complete/accurate shift report to oncoming staff. Maintain drug count and count drugs at end of shift. Responsible for monitoring person served activity in multiple program activities during all hours of program operation. Assists individuals with personal hygiene and grooming activities. Encourages and monitors participation in the daily program schedule, communicates problems to treatment team, and participates in participant recreation. Transports or escorts individuals to various activities and to and from the program. Respond to medical emergencies and other potential crisis situations. Takes and records vital signs and observes for changes in behaviors and symptoms. Administers and records orders of medication. Assists in assessment of person served progress in conjunction with treatment team. Orders, inventories and secures pharmaceuticals for use by program individuals; provides for adequate first aid supplies and materials at the Crisis Stabilization Program.

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of the principles, standards, practices and techniques related to Licensed Practical Nursing in Virginia.
• Experience working in a psychiatric and /or detox setting and knowledge of treatment modalities.
• Thorough knowl­edge of the characteristics and precautions to be taken in the administration of medication.
• Basic knowledge of disease concept of chemical dependency, communicable disease concepts and other infectious disease issues.
• Ability to accurately maintain medical records.