RN or LPN (Crisis)

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.JOB SUMMARY: RNs & LPNs will provide care to individuals and have direct contact on a daily basis.

RNs & LPNs are an instrumental part of the care team at the CSU/BHCC.

RNs & LPNs are assigned responsibilities such as medication administration, leading groups, and other tasks that fall under the RN & LPN Nurse Practice Act and agency policy.Are you ready to make a Difference?Duties and Responsibilities include:


* Manage the medication room (i.e., carts, Pyxis etc.), maintaining stock of supplies and changing all sharps containers as needed.


* Perform chart checks each shift and document all medication errors according to agency policy and notify the Charge/Lead Nurse, APRN and Nurse Manager


* Complete seclusion and restrain packets when applicable


* Administer emergency medication and document accordingly in chart


* Respond appropriately to crisis situations that may involve physical intervention including the use of seclusion/restraint, intervene, stabilize and manage acute crisis situations as needed.


* Assist with admission/discharges


* Review/Update BHL Board daily


* Maintain narcotic count sheets are accurate


* Administer PPD to new admits, read results and document in Carelogic


* Administer prescribed medications and document appropriately/accurately on MAR


* Answer clients calls and determine how to assist them


* Measure and records clients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and pain.


* Update daily logs on the unit (i.e., refrigerator temps, water temps, glucometer logs)


* Observe individuals, charting and reporting any changes in condition, such as adverse reaction to medication or treatment, and taking necessary action and report any concerns to the Charge/Lead RN, Nurse Manager and APRN


* Provides education to individuals and family


* Assist in training co-staff in areas relating to service specialties as needed.


* Demonstrates competency for Blood Glucose Monitoring, Alcohol Breathalyzer, Urine Drug Screen, Pregnancy Test, PPD skin tests and in performing safe phlebotomy practices when collecting blood.


* Monitors and documents all ordered labs, screenings, and results such as PPD, Blood Glucose, UA, RPR, Blood Chem, and CBC


* Attend case staffing/treatment team meetings as directed by Nurse Manager.


* Accurately transcribe all verbal and written orders by the APRN/MD


* Other duties as assigned