Licensed Practical Nurse

Job DetailsLevel

• ExperiencedJob
• Location:
• Huntsville,
• AL 35806Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeEducation
• Level:
• Nurse
• LicenseTravel
• Percentage:
• NoneJob
• Shift: 1st
• Shift (Monday-Friday)Job
• Category:
• Nonprofit -
• Social
• ServicesJob
• Description: The Licensed Practical Nurse will evaluate the clients of our River Crossing Withdrawal Management facility for emergent care needs and support our therapeutic team within client treatment plans. The LPN will properly document the medical progress and notes of client progress while adhering with Center, state, and federal regulations.
• This is a full-time, hourly position that works on
• Monday -
• Friday, 7:00AM - 3:00PM.
• What you’ll be doing: Conduct vital signs, i.e. orthostatic blood pressure, weight, height, pulse rate information on clients of our 16-bed facility. Assist Registered Nurse/Therapist with discharge planning. Provide oversight of the Behavioral Health Tech working with the clients providing Basic Living Skills. Obtain information from client regarding his/her physical status. Make inquiries of client to include any changes with him/her, symptoms, etc. Assess medication side effects and/or adverse reactions. Perform medication monitoring. Perform crisis intervention techniques as needed. Administer injections as needed and document in clients’ electronic medical record. Interface with local laboratories to obtain test results as needed. Complete and maintain documentation in a timely manner. Report any client or staff incidents or injuries to the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner. Ensure clients comply with rules, maintaining a clean and safe environment to include performance of housekeeping, assisting clients where necessary. Demonstrate good safety skills including fire drills, emergency procedures and back safety techniques. Promote a positive work environment, including positive relationships with clients and their families, supervisors, and co-workers. Complete other duties as assigned. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• QualificationsWhat we’re looking for: Valid Alabama State Nursing License Minimum of two years’ experience in the mental health field Experience in Withdrawal Management preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient computer skills to include knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Excellent organizational and documentation skills