What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Outpatient position at AltaPointe Health Systems?
Clinical Responsibilities
Responds to consumers’ requests for medication refills. Reviews charts for treatment compliance.
Administers medication observing the seven rights of medication administration and ordering of medications to the pharmacy
Performs venipuncture for laboratory requests, drug screens, TB skin tests, etc.. monitors lab results and reports all abnormal findings to the physician
Provides individual, family and group education regarding consumer’s psychiatric illness.
Provides medication education for the consumer and family, including uses and potential side effects. Monitors consumers for potential side effects of medications and reports findings to the physician/CRNP/RN.
Communicates effectively with the physician regarding the consumer’s physical and mental condition.
Follows up on missed injections and documents in consumers record appropriately
Completes admission procedures for consumers and updates accordingly to AltaPointe’s Policy and Procedures. This process includes at a minimum medical checklist, AIMS, vital signs, Medication List, and MARS if applicable
Documents on, Updates, and reconciles MARS if applicable
Interacts with consumer and evaluates needs to ensure that proper in formation is reported during staffing with the treatment team
May conduct infection control training for staff and consumers when indicated
May provide HIV education
When necessary provides nursing coverage to other Adult Outpatient programs within AltaPointe
Interfaces with the multi-disciplinary team and actively and cooperatively participates in development of the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
Provides emergency care as needed (CPR, PMAB, Emergency Medications), according to AltaPointe Policy & Procedures.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation.
Adheres to professional code of ethics.
Effectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competencies.
Supervision and Consultation
Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needs.
Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement.
Actively works to enhance clinical skills.
Clinical Record Keeping
Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy.
Documents in a clear, concise manner, types of consumer problems, treatment goals and services provided.
Documentation shows that forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information are completed promptly, accurately and updated when appropriate.
Documents legibly.
Meets AltaPointe productivity standard
Courteous and respectful towards consumers, visitors and co-workers
Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion.
Respects consumer’s privacy and confidentiality.
Is pleasant and cooperative with others.
Assists consumers and visitors as needed.
Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others.
Is sensitive to the consumer’s needs, expectations and individual differences.
Is gentle and calm to consumers and families.
Works in a dependable, cooperative and positive manner with both program and other AltaPointe staff members
Administrative and Other related duties as Assigned
Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities.
Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required.
Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs.
Complies with AltaPointe policies & procedures.
Maintains current State license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), and attends to required in-services and workshops.
Current LPN in Alabama.
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