Licensed Practical Nurse - 3296
Company: Indian Rivers Behavioral Health
Location: Centreville
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Licensed Practical Nurse
Pineview - 11:00PM - 7:00AM Full Time - 40 hours - Centreville, AL
- Competencies: Working knowledge of psychiatric disorders in adult
populations. Demonstrated knowledge of general and psychiatric
nursing care. Effective knowledge of adult consumers as related to
all intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of
their development. Demonstrated knowledge of behavior management,
crisis intervention, and interventions common to acute psychiatric
consumers as well as to non-violent crisis intervention practice.
Knowledge of instruction and teaching tools appropriate to adult
populations. Effective knowledge of effects and treatment of
physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and neglect issues. Knowledge
of cultural diversity. MAS nurse certification. Essential
Functions/Responsibilities: Complete the admission process for
consumers including: Nursing Assessments, Medical
Checklist/Physical Health/Nutritional screening, Medication List,
Medication Administration Record, vital signs, height/weight,
transcribing physician orders, AIMS, and admission notes. Observe
consumers' behavior in groups and activities, documenting
observations in consumer records. Interact with consumers,
determine needs, and ensure that pertinent information is reported
from shift to shift or during staffing with the Treatment Team.
Provide direct nursing care, as indicated. Transcribe/post all
medication orders to the MAR and acquire medications for the
immediate initiation of medications. Administer medications, oral
and injectable, observing the Six Rights of Medication
Administration. Monitor staff to ensure they are compliant with the
Six Rights. Document allergies before administering medications.
Assist in scheduling consumers with the physician or CRNP to ensure
treatment in an expedient manner. Provide medication education for
the consumer and family, including uses and potential side effects.
Monitor consumers for potential side effects of medications and
report findings to the RN, CRNP, and the physician. Monitor the
medication administration system within the Residential Program:
Ensure that all scheduled staff are MAC trained. Complete in-home
MAC training for residential staff and certify these individuals.
Ensure medications are obtained for the consumers. Review all MARs
at the beginning of each month, comparing to all physician orders.
Make all changes on the MARs as medications change. Complete med
monitoring on residential consumers to prevent complications &
ensure effectiveness. Complete quarterly review of MAC workers &
ensure MARs are completed accurately by MAC workers. Perform and
document pill count of every medication listed on MARs weekly.
Report concerns about doses, interactions or side effects of
medication immediately to clinical director, CRNP or MD.
Communicate effectively w/RN, CRNP and physician regarding
consumer's physical and mental condition. Interface with the
multi-disciplinary team and actively and cooperatively participate
in development of the interdisciplinary treatment plan. Contact
laboratory, request and monitor results, and report all abnormal
findings to the physician. Provide emergency care as needed (CPR,
PRN medications), according to IRBH policy and procedures.
Demonstrate ability to recognize elements of a crisis state & know
how to deescalate or resolve situation. Monitor the medical status
of residential consumers and make the determination of appropriate
level of supervision in consultation with the Clinical Director.
Adhere to professional code of ethics. Seek clinical supervision
and consultation as needed. Accept and employ suggestions for
improvement and actively work to enhance clinical skills. Document
in a timely fashion per IRBH policy. Document in a clear, concise
manner, types of consumer problems, treatment goals and services
provided. Documentation shows that forms, notes, logs, and other
applicable written information are completed promptly, accurately
and updated when appropriate. Treat consumers with care, dignity
and compassion and respect consumer's privacy and confidentiality.
Is pleasant and cooperative with others and assist consumers and
visitors as needed. Ensure personal values do not inhibit ability
to relate and care for others. Is sensitive to the consumer's
needs, expectations and individual differences. Is gentle and calm
with consumers and families. Access appropriate community resources
according to consumer needs. Meet or exceed productivity
requirements of 78 billable hours per month. Update and post notes
and services in Avatar daily. Ensure that all assigned duties are
implemented according to IRBH and DMH policies and procedures.
Ensure all safety, fire prevention, and health measures are
followed while on duty. Transport consumers in a company vehicle,
ensuring that company vehicle is operated in a safe manner and that
appropriate staff are notified if there is an accident or if the
vehicle is in need of service. If using agency vehicle, ensure that
agency vehicle has pre-trip inspection. Report documentation to
Program Coordinator and Facilities Manager. If a company vehicle is
not available utilize personal vehicle to accomplish work related
duties. Maintain communication and awareness of current events by
reading memos, e-mails, bulletin boards, and communication logs and
respond in a timely manner. Work independently and/or with teams to
complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner with
minimum supervision. Support Organizational Code of Conduct,
Standards Compliance, HIPAA and Security Programs by ensuring job
tasks are performed in a legal and ethical manner, assessing the
work area for non-compliance and notifying the supervisor, manager,
Executive Director or designee as appropriate, and maintaining
training requirements and understanding that training is a required
condition of employment. Adhere to attendance and punctuality
policy by allowing adequate time to arrive, clock-in and assume
responsibilities at designated time, adhering to meal and break
times and making timely requests for annual leave and reporting the
need for sick leave in accordance with policy. Comply with all
standards related to safety and health by maintaining current TB
Test, CPR/First Aid, CPI, and by reporting infections and
on-the-job injuries in accordance with policy. Identify
opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the
department and the organization. All other duties and
responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor or Executive
Director. Minimum Qualifications: Must possess a current LPN
license to practice in the state of Alabama. Experience in a mental
health setting preferred. Basic knowledge of medical terminology in
psychiatric care required. Familiarity of psycho-pharmacy and the
use of psychotropic medication with the adult population preferred.
Currentdriver's license and good driving record as defined by
Indian Rivers' policy. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak,
and comprehend English. Working Conditions, HIPAA and Other
Guidelines: Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully,
an individual must be able to perform each primary duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.
HIPAA: Must be knowledgeable of and abide by HIPAA regulations with
regard to protected health information as defined by HIPAA and
IRBH. Minimally accesses verbal, written, and /or electronic PHI,
usually incidentally to an approved use and /or disclosure as
pertains to consumer's financial, demographic, and/or clinical
data. Working Conditions: Works in residential facilities; may
require long hours. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to
effectively communicate and interact with other employees,
consumers and the public through the use of the telephone and
personal contact. Physical capability to effectively use and
operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not
limited to, computer, copier, multi-line phone and fax machine.
Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds and negotiate several sets
of stairs in an eight (8) hour shift.Some risk involved in the
event of aggressive/out-of-control consumers.Must possess a valid
Alabama driver's license. Physical Requirements: The Physical
Requirements described herein are representative of those which
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified,
to perform essential functions. Physical presence on-site is
essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within
normal range. Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable
accommodation. Full-Time Benefits: Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical
Insurance Prescription Drug Coverage Employees Retirement System of
Alabama Paid Time Off Mileage Reimbursement Voluntary dental,
vision, and life insurances Indian Rivers is an Equal Opportunity
Employer This Employer participates in E-Verify
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