Do you want to spend your life making a difference? East Alabama Mental Health Center is seeking licensed practical nurses to deliver compassionate medical care to our consumers in our facilities. Working under one of our Registered Nurses, you will administer services such as vital sign checks and medication distribution while also providing your patients with warm conversation and a friendly smile. This position will give you the opportunity to assist with specialized procedures, widen your knowledge base and diversify your qualifications. If you want to apply your hard-earned training in a positive, welcoming environment, then East Alabama Mental Health Center is the right place for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Distribute correct medications to patients in proper doses, recording times of administration in charts to ensure ongoing accuracy

• Take and record patient vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse and respiration, noting any undesirable signs and reporting them to other medical staff members

• Perform daily rounds to monitor patient morale and progress, converse with patients to gauge comfort levels, track changes and report patient status to supervisors

• Monitors medical records to ensure that regular doctor and dental visits are scheduled.

• Provides emergency medical care as needed and ensures that emergency medical supply kits are properly stocked.

• Collects laboratory specimens and assists direct care staff in the collection of routine stool specimens, sputum, etc.

• When behavioral abnormalities or side effects are observed, refers immediately to the RN.

• Consults with family members.

• Ensures infection control policies and procedures are followed.

• Responsible for regularly consulting with the RN and/or physician regarding medications, illnesses, and routine medical care.

• Ensures doctor orders are followed.

• May perform nursing assessments in consultation with a Registered Nurse. Respond to patient requests, going above and beyond to make them as comfortable as possible while they are in your care

*This is a 3rd shift and weekend position*

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• Licensed Practical Nurse.

• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.

• Must meet conditional employment requirements.

• CPR certification

Preferred:

• Psychiatric nursing experience

• Knowledge of psychotropic medications

• Highly organized and strong attention to detail

• Outgoing and patient with superior communication skills