Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN -Adult CSU Lawrenceville, Ga.

View Point Health

View Point Health is a partner with DBHDD that provides individual and group counseling, medication management, recovery and crisis stabilization services for behavioral health and developmental disabilities. We serve adult clients with psychiatric crisis intervention and stabilization services as well as substance use disorder.

We offer a multidisciplinary approach to treatment services. Our recovery approach is with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mental health clinical support services, substance use support and medication management. Our goal is to provide person-centered care and utilize a trauma-informed approach to our client and their treatment.

A Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) operates 24 hours/7 days a week (including weekends and holidays) to provide a safe and structured environment for clients experiencing a mental health crisis. The services are like residential treatment but provide a higher level of care due to our acuity of the clients who are in crisis. Our units operate much like a psychiatric hospital.

A client typically stays at the CSU about 5 – 7 days to ensure he/she is stable from the prompting event of their crisis prior to discharge. Clients do not leave the facility during their stay with us.

Additionally, we offer a Temporary Observation Unit (TOU) at the Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit. In our TOU area, we provided evaluation services within a 23-hour period to determine whether an admission to the Crisis Stabilization Unit or inpatient psychiatric facility is needed or if the client would be able to be stabilized with more intensive outpatient (rather than inpatient/hospital) service setting. During time on TOU a client may or may not be on an involuntary status and will be assessed by a nurse, physician, and clinician. A paraprofessional and CPS may also provide services during this time to assess the clients’ overall needs and level of care. In addition to the initial assessment, clinicians may also provide crisis intervention services, individual and family counseling services as well as case management to assist in determining client plan at end of their 23 hours stay.

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:

• 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 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 including 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.

Benefits

• 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.