Responsibilities 1. Clinical Responsibilities • Responds to consumers’ requests for medication refills. Reviews charts for treatment compliance. • Administers medication observing the seven rights of medication administration and ordering of medications to the pharmacy • Performs venipuncture for laboratory requests, drug screens, TB skin tests, etc.. monitors lab results and reports all abnormal findings to the physician • Provides individual, family and group education regarding consumer’s psychiatric illness. • Provides medication education for the consumer and family, including uses and potential side effects. Monitors consumers for potential side effects of medications and reports findings to the physician/CRNP/RN. • Communicates effectively with the physician regarding the consumer’s physical and mental condition. • Follows up on missed injections and documents in consumers record appropriately • Completes admission procedures for consumers and updates accordingly to AltaPointe’s Policy and Procedures. This process includes at a minimum: medical checklist, AIMS, vital signs, Medication List, and MARS if applicable • Documents on, Updates, and reconciles MARS if applicable • Interacts with consumer and evaluates needs to ensure that proper in formation is reported during staffing with the treatment team • May conduct infection control training for staff and consumers when indicated • May provide HIV education • When necessary provides nursing coverage to other Adult Outpatient programs within AltaPointe • Interfaces with the multi-disciplinary team and actively and cooperatively participates in development of the interdisciplinary treatment plan. • Provides emergency care as needed (CPR, PMAB, Emergency Medications), according to AltaPointe Policy & Procedures. • Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation. • Adheres to professional code of ethics. • Effectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competencies. 2. Supervision and Consultation • Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needs. • Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement. • Actively works to enhance clinical skills. 3. Clinical Record Keeping • Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy. • Documents 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. • Documents legibly. • Meets AltaPointe productivity standard 4. Courteous and respectful towards consumers, visitors and co-workers • Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion. • Respects consumer’s privacy and confidentiality. • Is pleasant and cooperative with others. • Assists consumers and visitors as needed. • Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others. • Is sensitive to the consumer’s needs, expectations and individual differences. • Is gentle and calm to consumers and families. • Works in a dependable, cooperative and positive manner with both program and other AltaPointe staff members 5.. Administrative and Other related duties as Assigned • Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities. • Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required. • Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner. • Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs. • Complies with AltaPointe policies & procedures. • Maintains current State license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), and attends to required in-services and workshops. Qualifications Current LPN in Alabama.