Acute Psychiatric LPN: Crisis Care & Med Admin

AltaPointe Health; Daphne (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaPointe Health seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our psychiatric hospital team in Daphne, AL. The role focuses on completing admissions, monitoring patient behavior, providing nursing care, and administering medications with education for patients and families.

Responsibilities include working with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring accurate documentation, and de-escalating crises as needed per AltaPointe policies. Flexibility to work across units may be required to meet facility needs.

Qualifications

• Current LPN in Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Completion of admission process: medical checklist, health screenings, vital signs, nursing notes.
• Observes consumer behavior in groups, documents observations, communicates with treatment team.
• Provides nursing care and directs staff as needed.
• Assists with personal care tasks (bathing, toileting, hygiene).
• Administers medications per the Six Rights of medication administration.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

Alabama LPN

Job description

AltaPointe Health seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our psychiatric hospital team in Daphne, AL. The role focuses on completing admissions, monitoring patient behavior, providing nursing care, and administering medications with education for patients and families.

Responsibilities include working with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring accurate documentation, and de-escalating crises as needed per AltaPointe policies. Flexibility to work across units may be required to meet facility needs.