Licensed Practical Nurse (Crisis Stabilization) at Highland Rivers Health in Rome, Georgia

Job Description:

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.Are you ready to make a Difference?Nighttime 12 Hour Shifts available: 7p-7a as neededJob 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

• Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA


• Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.


• Retirement Plan with employer matching


• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service


• 10 paid holidays


• 1 personal day


• Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness


• NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties.


• Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track.