LPN - ACT Team - 3722

Licensed Practical Nurse 

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team

Full Time (40 hours/week)

 Monday - Thursday; 7:30am-5:00pm; Friday 8:00am-12:00pm

- Tuscaloosa, AL -

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Competencies:

• Working knowledge of psychiatric disorders in adult populations
• Demonstrated knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing care
• Effective knowledge of adult consumers as related to all intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of their development
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, and interventions common to acute psychiatric consumers as well as to non-violent crisis intervention practice.
• Knowledge of instruction and teaching tools appropriate to adult populations.
• Effective knowledge of effects and treatment of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and neglect issues.
• Knowledge of cultural diversity 
• In-depth knowledge of medical and psychotropic medications

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Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Completion of the admission process for consumers including: Medical Checklist/Physical Health/Nutritional screening, Medication List, vital signs, height/weight, AIMS, and admission notes
• Transcribe/post all MD medication orders on the medication logs. Work with the consumers to make sure they know their medications, how to take them and how to observe for possible side effects
• Provide nursing care as indicated and monitor medical status with each visit
• Monitor consumers' compliance with medication and medical interventions
• Refer consumer concerns by consultation to the MD/CRNP
• Ensure that consumers know how to acquire medication
• Provide medication education for the consumer and family, including uses and potential side effects. Monitor consumers for potential side effects of medications and reports findings to the RN, CRNP, and physician
• Communicate effectively with RN, CRNP, and physician regarding consumer's physical and mental condition
• Interface with the multi-disciplinary team and actively and cooperatively participate in development of the interdisciplinary treatment plan
• Contact laboratory, request and monitor results, and report all findings to the physician
• Provide emergency care as needed
• Demonstrate ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
• Adhere to professional code of ethics
• Documents in a clear, concise manner, types of consumer problems, treatment goals and services provided.
• Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion
• Respect consumer's privacy and confidentiality
• Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA, and Security Programs.
• Maintain the confidential nature of all consumer and Organization related activities by not divulging information outside the facility.
• Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to arrive, clock-in, and assume responsibilities at designated time.
• Comply with all standards related to safety and health.
• Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the department and the organization.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or Executive Director.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a current LPN license to practice in the state of Alabama
• Experience in mental health setting preferred
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology in psychiatric care required
• Familiarity with psycho-pharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with the adult population preferred
• Valid Alabama Driver's License and with good driving record as defined by Indian Rivers policy
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

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Working Conditions, HIPAA and Other Guidelines:

Job Specifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

HIPAA:  Must be knowledgeable of and abide by HIPAA regulations with regard to protected health information as defined by HIPAA and IRBH.  Minimally accesses verbal, written, and /or electronic PHI, usually incidentally to an approved use and /or disclosure as pertains to consumer's financial, demographic, and/or clinical data.

Working Conditions:  Works in general office environment and in outpatient facilities; may require long hours.  Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, computer, copier, multi-line phone and fax machine.  Some risk involved in the event of aggressive/out-of-control consumers. 

Physical Requirements: The Physical Requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform essential functions.

Physical presence onsite is essential.  Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.  Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

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Full-Time Benefits:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• CVS Caremark Prescription Drug
• Employees Retirement System of Alabama
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Voluntary dental, vision, and life insurances

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Indian Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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