Responsibilities Physical Requirements of the Job: • There is frequent standing while getting files, paperwork, and handing out medication. • Sitting is frequent by nature and up to 5-10 minutes; however, extended sitting could be up to 1.5 to 3 hours for documentation • Squatting and/or lunging frequently to stock supplies and retrieve needed material from file cabinets and book shelves • Fine manipulation for writing, handling paperwork, and dispensing medications to consumers • Pushing and/or pulling force up to 1-5 pounds force, horizontally, to open file cabinets and place binders on book shelves • Lifting various ranges from the floor to overhead with weights up to 1-5 pounds frequently. • Any other duties as assigned by supervisor Primary Job Functions: Clinical Responsibilities: • Assists with the completion of the assessment process for patients including but not limited to the following: medical checklist/physical health/nursing screening, medication list/reconciliation, depression screening, height/weight and vital signs as applicable • Administers medications, observing the Seven Rights of medication administration • Provides education regarding patient’s disease process • Provides medication education for the consumer and family, including uses and potential side effects • Monitors patients for potential side effects of medications and reports findings to the physician • Provide direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care • Accurately assign triage categories • Maintain accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, pain management and assessment of changes • Identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family • Communicates effectively with the physician regarding the patient’s physical and mental condition • Administers medical and psychiatric screenings as needed ( PHQ-2, UNCOPE, etc.) • Completes medical checklist, AIMS, vital signs, infoscriber as indicated • Perform ancillary testing and tasks as ordered by presiding physician (i.e. PFT, EKG, injections, audiograms, x-ray, etc.) or calls medical facility or department to schedule patient for tests • Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests • Supervises nursing functions at the site including immediate supervision of medical assistants to assure conformance with established standards and procedural requirements • Assists patients with the assistance programs and referrals; maintains updated file of referrals and provides referral information • Responds to consumers’ request for medication refills • Assist with meeting reporting requirements of SAMHSA grant • Reviews chart for treatment compliance • Follows up on missed injections and document in chart • Interfaces with the multi-disciplinary team and actively and cooperatively participates in development of the interdisciplinary treatment plan • Monitors laboratory results and reports all abnormal findings to the physician • Provides emergency care as needed (CPR, MindSet, PRN medications), according to the Accordia Health Policy and Procedures • Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation • Participates in general and medical staff meetings as required • Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records • Educate the community and patients on health issues to increase health literacy • May conduct infection control for staff and consumers when indicated • Performs related duties as assigned • Meets AltaPointe Health productivity standards • Effectively demonstrates the application of nursing competencies • Adheres to professional code of ethics Supervision and Consultation: • Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needs • Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement • Actively works to enhance clinical skills Clinical Record Keeping: • Documents in a timely fashion per Accordia Health policy • Documents in a clear, concise manner, types of patient 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 • Documents legibly Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers • Treats patients with care, dignity and compassion • Respects patient’s privacy and confidentiality • Is pleasant and cooperative with others • Assists patients and visitors as needed • Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others • Is sensitive to the patient’s needs, expectations and individual differences • Is gentle and calm to patients and families Administrative and Other related duties as Assigned: • Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities • Actively participates in Accordia Health committees as required • Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner • Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs • Follows Accordia Health Policy & Procedures • Maintains current State license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), and attends to required in-services and workshops Qualifications Current LPN or Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Alabama. Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Knowledge in adult/geriatric and/or child/adolescent specialty, outlined below, to be attained within (6) six months of employment: • Knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing care. • Basic knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult and/or children populations. • Demonstration of safe medication administration practices including IM • Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served. • Knowledge of medical terminology especially those terms associated with adult psychiatric care and/or substance abuse • Maintain current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition. • Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and, interventions common to acute psychotic as well as to non-violent crisis intervention practice. • Basic knowledge of appropriate educational methods. • Understanding of behavioral, psychological, physical health and social effects of psychoactive drugs, including alcohol and tobacco on the consumer and their significant others. • Knowledge of trauma informed care principles • Knowledge of cultural diversity AltaPointe requires that all new employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. AltaPointe allows candidates who are not fully vaccinated at the time of hire a reasonable amount of time to obtain vaccinated status. This position requires vaccination against COVID-19 or, if applicable, an approved accommodation for religious or medical reasons.