What are the responsibilities and job description for the PEDS UNIT!!! Licensed Practical Nurse (Part-Time) position at Wellstone Brand?
WellStone is North Alabama's most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider serving over 13,000 persons annually throughout Northern Alabama, with offices in Huntsville and Cullman. We are a non-profit community organization that offers a wide range of services for every phase of life, from children to older adults.
At our brand-new Pediatric Unit ,part of Wellstone Emergency Services (WES), we provide care to individuals ages 12-18 who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The LPN works as part of a comprehensive treatment team of professionals focused on the stabilization and care of individuals on our unit. We have 3 Part Time shifts available (1st,2nd, and 3rd). Shifts are Saturday and Sunday . Sign-On Bonus available for qualified new hires.
What we're looking for:
- Valid Alabama State License-Current
- Prefer Two Years Nursing Experience
- Excellent Oral/Written Communication
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- LPN Part Time
What you'll be doing:
- Conduct vital signs, i.e. orthostatic blood pressure, weight, height, pulse rate information on all patients in care
- Participate in treatment planning
- Prepare discharge planning
- Provide basic living skills
- Obtain information from client regarding his/her physical status
- Make inquiries of client to include any changes with him/her, symptoms, etc.
- Assess medication side effects and/or adverse reactions as part of medication mentoring
- Perform crisis intervention techniques as needed
- Administer injections, document in client's electronic medical record on a regular basis
- Comply with OSHA regulations when administering I.M. medications
- Interface with local laboratories to obtain test results
- Answer telephones
- Ensure required training is up to date
- Part-Time (Saturday and Sunday)
- Maintain licensure in the State of Alabama
- Complete and maintain documentation in a timely manner
- Attend staff meetings
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and use effective listening and communication skills both oral and written
- Ability to walk throughout the facility
- Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations
- Ability to provide a safe environment and promote quality care through adherence to established standards of care and facility policies, procedures and protocols.
- Complete tasks as assigned by program manager or his/her designee.
We care for those impacted by behavioral health disorders, are committed to one another through collaboration, and are optimistic problem solvers who do what it takes to get the job done. We look forward to having you on the WellStone team.
