Day Crisis Care Center LPN

Job Details: Job Location: 401 BEACON PARKWAY WEST - BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Day, LPNNormal Work Hours/Days: 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (3-12 hour shifts weekly)Location: Crisis Care Center The Crisis Care Center is designed to provide crisis stabilization to individuals experiencing a behavioral health and/or substance use crisis and reduce pressure on law enforcement and local emergency departments. Once the crisis has been resolved and the individual has been stabilized, they will be linked with a community mental health provider for on-going services. This position is a direct service provider for the Crisis Care Center. This position is a direct service provider for the Crisis Care Center. The individual hired for this position is responsible for the coordination of medical, nursing and program services for individuals with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. The individual hired will be responsible for the initial nursing assessment of clients when they present to the Crisis Care Center to assure stabilization. This individual will also interpret medical information and assist or administer medications. PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:Obtain medical histories and provide medical screeningMonitors changes in the health status, including but not limited to vital signs, weights, nutritional needs, and other medical condition statesAdminister prescribed medications as directed by Provider and document appropriately/accurately on MARManage 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, Provider and Nurse ManagerComplete daily charting for LPN (i.e. Progress note, CIWA, COWS)Respond appropriately to crisis situations that may involve physical intervention including the use of seclusion/restraintAssists in the coordination and implementation of discharge plans to outside community agencies and providersFollow-up on medical concerns by providing direct nursing services to clientsMonitors with or without observation, withdrawal complications, possible medication side effects and emerging symptoms of mental illnessProvides health education to groups and/or individualsMaintains up to date, well documented medical records in compliance with state and program requirementsParticipates in treatment team meetings as a member of the multidisciplinary teamDemonstrates 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 Chem, and CBCPerform safe phlebotomy practices when collecting bloodAddresses medication issues with clients when necessary and provides proper education and guidanceAccurately transcribe all verbal and written orders by the Provider (i.e. NP/MD/PA)Perform all administrative duties as requiredOther duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Licensed Practical Nurse with a current Alabama Nursing licenseTwo years experience working with serious mental illness and/or substance use populations preferredFamiliarity with psychotropic and neuroleptic drugs, their uses as well as potential side effectsValid American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certificationValid Alabama drivers license KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:Knowledge of the seriously mentally ill and substance use populationKnowledge of special needs and behavioral characteristics of the seriously mentally ill and/or substance use adult populationAssessment skills in the areas of physical and mental statusFamiliarity with psychotropic and neuroleptic drugs, their uses, and potential side effectsKnowledge and ability to properly administer psychotropic/neuroleptic drugs as ordered by the prescriberKnowledge of legal and ethical issues relative to confidentiality of client records and the ability to interpret and apply them within the scope of the nursing responsibilitiesWorking knowledge of interviewing techniques and principlesEffective communication skills, written and expressiveAbility and willingness to document activities and maintain records in the electronic health recordTrained in or willing to be trained in crisis intervention, specifically Therapeutic Options     Qualifications: