What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time position at WellStone?
WellStone is North Alabama's most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider serving over 13,000 persons a year 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 WellStone Emergency Services facility (WES) we care for clients mental and physical health needs in a group home setting to ensure that they receive the proper treatment and care. The LPN is responsible for ensuring the safety of our clients and the follow through of medical treatment by overseeing the administration of medications, checking vitals, and working with staff members and therapeutic treatment teams to achieve established goals. Hiring for LPN, Full-Time,3rd (Monday - Friday). 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, Full-Time,3rd Midnight to 8 : 00am (Monday - Friday).
What you'll be doing :
Conduct vital signs, i.e. orthostatic blood pressure, weight, height, pulse rate information of all patients in care
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
Perform medication monitoring
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
May be asked to work at our Crisis Respite Center for our 10-patient facility
May be asked to sign off on nursing assessments
May be asked to provide approval of seclusion / restraints as necessary
Full-time (Monday - Friday )
Miscellaneous :
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.
What we offer :
Competitive Medical, dental, and vision prices
State Retirement through RSA plus an optional 457b with a company match
9 paid holidays throughout the year
Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
We care for those impacted by behavioral health disorders, we are committed to one another through collaboration, and we are optimistic problem solvers who do what it takes to get the job done. We look forward to having you on the WellStone team.
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