Pediatric Psychiatric Medication Nurse (LPN)

AltaPointe Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaPointe Health Systems is seeking an LPN in Mobile, AL to join a hospital-based psychiatric program for ages 5–19 in crisis. You will participate in admissions, monitor patients, and provide nursing care under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include medication administration, wound care, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and treatment efficacy. Prior LPN licensure in Alabama required.

Qualifications

• Provides nursing care to consumers in psychiatric crisis.
• Administers medications and monitors for side effects.
• Observes and documents consumers’ physical and mental status.
• Demonstrates ability to deescalate crisis situations and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Completes admission processes including medical checklist, health screening, and medication records.
• Observes and documents consumer behavior; supports shift-to-shift communication.
• Provides nursing care and directs CNAs as needed.
• Administers medications, wound care, and related treatments as ordered.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Observation & documentation

Crisis de-escalation

Education

LPN license (Alabama)

Job description

AltaPointe Health Systems is seeking an LPN in Mobile, AL to join a hospital-based psychiatric program for ages 5–19 in crisis. You will participate in admissions, monitor patients, and provide nursing care under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include medication administration, wound care, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and treatment efficacy. Prior LPN licensure in Alabama required.