What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health LPN I position at Alabama Department of Mental Health?
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY JOB TITLE: Mental Health LPN I OPEN DATE: 09/20/2024 CLOSE DATE: Until Filled JOB LOCATION: Bryce Hospital NUMBER: 24-23 Tuscaloosa, Alabama JOB CODE: N1000 SALARY
• Annual Salary Range ($44,462.40 - $64,152.00)
• Minimum Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State employees.
• Additional $2.00 per hour MH Direct Care Premium Pay.
• Additional $2.00 per hour Alternate Shift Pay for Evening & Night Work. BENEFITS
• 12 paid holidays.
• 1 personal leave day accrued each January.
• 13 sick leave days.
• 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment.
• Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of employment.
• Continuous opportunities for acquiring CEU’s needed for maintaining professional license.
• Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board.
• Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit through the Retirement Systems of Alabama. ▪ After 1 year, the minimum amount of the pre-retirement death benefit paid to your designated beneficiary is at least equal to your current or previous fiscal year annual salary. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Standard High School graduation and graduation from a state-approved school of practical nurse education. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Possession of a certificate of registration as a Practical Nurse issued by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Serve
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Announcement No. 24-23 Mental Health LPN I Page 2 KIND OF WORK
Announcement No. 24-23 Mental Health LPN I Page 2 KIND OF WORK
• Assures appropriate and effective treatment services are provided.
• Prepares and administers medications/treatments as prescribed.
• Evaluates patient’s condition prior to administering PRN medications.
• Accepts and transcribes physicians’ orders.
• Obtains medication from and returns it to the pharmacy.
• Monitors patients for change in status and reports/documents findings.
• Provides basic direct care to patients in accordance with their plan of care.
• Attends mandatory in-services and maintains CEU’s for licensure.
• Documents appropriate information in the patient’s record.
• Ensures compliance with hospital standards. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of normal vital signs and body functions.
• Knowledge of restraint techniques.
• Knowledge of prescribed medication types.
• Knowledge of facility equipment/medical supplies.
• Knowledge of isolation techniques.
• Knowledge of first-aid techniques.
• Knowledge of specimen types.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and comprehend documents.
• Ability to organize job tasks. METHOD OF SELECTION
• Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above.
• All relevant information is subject to verification.
• Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients. Click Here to Apply Now: https://laserfiche.alabama.gov/Forms/ADMH-Job-Application Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered. Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official transcript provided by the school, college, or university. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $44,462 - $64,152
