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

Job Description:

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!Highland Rivers Behavioral Health provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.JOB SUMMARY:LPNs will provide care to individuals and have direct contact on a daily basis. LPNs are an instrumental part of the care team at the CSU/BHCC. LPNs are assigned responsibilities such as medication administration, leading groups, and other tasks that fall under the LPN Nurse Practice Act and agency policy.DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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