Licensed Practical Nurse / Crisis And Observation

Ascend partners with Highland Rivers Behavioral Health, Georgia’s largest Community Service Board (CSB), to staff clinical and non-clinical jobs in behavioral health. Being part of our team and working in a CSB means you’re helping individuals and families otherwise unable to access treatment from private providers to address healthcare challenges associated with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases. You’ll be working with purpose to make a difference in the lives of people who need you most. Each of our jobs will work within a State Community Service Board facility.

LPN Responsibilites will include ,but not limited to the following:

• Manage the medication room (i.e. carts, Pyxis etc.)
• Perform chart checks each shift and document all medication errors according to agency policy and notify the Charge/Lead Nurse, APRN and CSU Manager
• Complete seclusion and restrain packets when applicable
• Administer emergency medication and document accordingly in chart
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations that may involve physical intervention including the use of seclusion/restraint
• Assist with admission/discharges
• Review/Update BHL Board daily
• Administer PPD to new admits, read results and document in carelogic
• Complete daily charting for LPN (i.e. Progress note, CIWA, COWS)
• Administer prescribed medications and document appropriately/accurately on MAR
• Answer clients calls and determine how to assist them
• Measure and records clients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and pain.
• Update daily logs on the unit (i.e. refrigerator temps, water temps, glucometer logs)
• Observe individuals, charting and reporting any changes in condition, such as adverse reaction to medication or treatment, and taking necessary action and report any concerns to the Charge/Lead RN, CSU Program Manager and APRN
• Provides education to individuals and family
• Intervene, stabilize and manage acute crisis situations as needed.
• Consult with other BHCC staff regarding individual's treatment.
• Assist in training co-staff in areas relating to service specialties as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality for all indirect/direct service in accordance with agency policies and HIPAA policies.
• Demonstrates competency for Blood Glucose Monitoring, Alcohol Breathalyzer, Urine Drug Screen, Pregnancy Test, and PPD skin tests
• Monitors and documents all ordered labs, screenings, and results such as PPD, Blood Glucose, UA, RPR, Blood Chem, and CBC
• Perform safe phlebotomy practices when collecting blood
• Attend case staffing/treatment team meetings as directed by RN Clinical Leader/RN/CSU Manager/BHCC Director if needed
• Accurately transcribe all verbal and written orders by the APRN/MD
• Other responsibilities and tasks as may be assigned.

Ascend Community Staffing Partners, LLC does not discriminate with regard to employment, compensation, place of work, or promotion because of race, color, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, age or national origin.

English-Spanish bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

• Georgia Licensure for Licensed Practical Nurse
• 1-2 years experience with Mental Health
• Knowledge of assessing, plan for, and provide basic nursing skills
• Must be able to pass an intensive criminal background investigation
• Pre-Employment and random drug screening
• Acceptable motor vehicle report