Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) FT/PRN - Autism CSU - Conyers, GA.

View Point Health

View Point Health’s Autism Crisis Stabilization Unit program provides psychiatric crisis intervention and stabilization services to adolescents.  Our facility is a 10 bed crisis stabilization unit in a beautiful scenic setting, located on 7 acres of land in Conyers, Georgia.  We serve adolescents ages 10-14 on the Autism Spectrum, and provide a strong multidisciplinary team approach incorporating Applied Behavior Analysis, mental health clinical services, and medication management.  

Under general supervision, provides general direct nursing care to injured, ill, convalescent or disabled individuals. Care includes providing medical treatments, administering medication and giving injections.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Interact and offer support to clients with Spectrum Disorder and other co-occurring diagnoses.
• Services as liaison between the admitting facility, guardian, and our onsite team, regarding client referrals and collateral information.
• Each client will be assessed by a nurse when they arrive on site.
• Responsible for monitoring changes in conditions, shift reports, daily and shift nursing note, nursing assessments, developing the initial nursing treatment plan, gathering collateral information as related to ABA therapy, administering medications related to crisis intervention services, and providing clinical and medical input for the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Work with Direct Care Staff and follow the direction of the Registered Nurse in providing oversight of client care.
• Ensure that all nursing care and medical services are provided in a manner that is sensitive to the needs of the population we are serving.
• Responsible for medical treatment to include, PPE’s, blood draws, collecting urine samples, MD orders, charting, direct patient care, discharges, assessments, patient education, and other documentation, and reporting all pertinent client information. The nursing staff will use the eight rights of medication administration, as well as two client identifiers, any time medications are administered.
• Oversee the overall wellness and safety of the clients as well as monitor and manage any stable medical conditions while the client is at the CSU, and report findings to the provider and treatment team. 
• Document all vital client information in the electronic health record according to standards and assist with orienting new staff to the unit. 
• Provide relief for breaks and assist with Direct Care floor coverage as needed.
• Attend all training courses, nurses’ meetings, and other staff meetings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Vocational/Technical degree from an accredited college AND current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse AND Six months of nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Two years of nursing experience.
• One year of experience in a crisis or psychiatric unit.
• Experience working with individuals. 
• Experience working with adults.
• Experience working with psychiatric adults.

Requirements/Competencies:

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
• Must have valid Georgia driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
• Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting).
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.
• Any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits (for qualified employees):

• State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
• Paid New Hire Training
• Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
• No employee deduction for Social Security
• Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel
• Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:  View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area.  It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.