What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Licensed Practical Nurse position at WELLSTONE?
Job Description: In our Pediatric Unit as 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. Those hired in this role will be required to report to at least four (4) shifts per month to maintain employment. You can be scheduled to work at any location at WellStone location.
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 regulations and policies when administering I.M. medications.
- Interface with local laboratories to obtain test results.
- Ensure required training is up to date.
- 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, verbal 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 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.
Qualifications:
What we're looking for:
- Valid Alabama State License-Current
- At least two years' nursing experience preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Certification in SAMA & CPI (or ability to obtain)
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.