Licensed Practical Nurse - 3rd Shift

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Huntsville, AL 35806Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Nurse LicenseTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: 3rd Shift (Monday-Friday)Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesJob Description: The Licensed Practical Nurse will evaluate the clients of our River Crossing Withdrawal Management facility for emergent care needs and support our therapeutic team within client treatment plans. The LPN will properly document the medical progress and notes of client progress while adhering with Center, state, and federal regulations. This is a full-time, hourly position that works on Monday - Friday, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM.

What you’ll be doing

Conduct vital signs, i.e. orthostatic blood pressure, weight, height, pulse rate information on clients of our 16-bed facility.
Assist Registered Nurse/Therapist with discharge planning.
Provide oversight of the Behavioral Health Tech working with the clients providing 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 as needed and document in clients’ electronic medical record.
Interface with local laboratories to obtain test results as needed.
Complete and maintain documentation in a timely manner.
Report any client or staff incidents or injuries to the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner.
Ensure clients comply with rules, maintaining a clean and safe environment to include performance of housekeeping, assisting clients where necessary.
Demonstrate good safety skills including fire drills, emergency procedures and back safety techniques.
Promote a positive work environment, including positive relationships with clients and their families, supervisors, and co-workers.
Complete other duties as assigned.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

QualificationsWhat we’re looking for

Valid AL Nursing License

Minimum of two years’ experience in the mental health field preferred
Experience in Withdrawal Management preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office experience
Excellent organizational and documentation skills

Benefits

What we offer

Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
Licensure reimbursement
Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University and Wallace State Community College.

We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.

We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.

We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.