WellStone is North Alabama's most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider serving over 13,000 persons annually throughout Northern Alabama, with offices in Huntsville and Cullman. We are a non-profit community organization that offers a wide range of services for every phase of life, from children to older adults.

At our emergency services facility (WES) we care for adults in mental health or substance use crisis. The Licensed Practical Nurse will evaluate our patients for emergent care needs and support our therapeutic team with in-patient treatment plans. Documenting the medical progress and notes while keeping up with all state and federal regulations. Full Time 3rd Shift Mon-Friday Wellstone Emergency Services (WES).

What we're looking for:

• Valid Alabama State License-Current
• Prefer Two Years Nursing Experience
• Excellent Oral/Written Communication
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

What you'll be doing :

• Conduct vital signs, i.e. orthostatic blood pressure, weight, height, pulse rate information, etc
• Prepare discharge planning
• Provide oversight to the Mental Health Tech working with the clients providing Basic Living Skills
• Obtain information from the client regarding their physical status
• Make inquiries of client to include any changes of their symptoms, etc.
• Assess medication side effects or adverse reactions
• Perform medication monitoring
• Perform crisis intervention techniques as needed
• Administer injections, document in client's electronic medical record on a regular basis
• Comply with OSHA regulations when administering I.M. medications
• Interface with local laboratories to obtain test results
• Answer telephones
• Ensure required training is up to date
• Maintain licensure in the State of Alabama
• Complete and maintain documentation in a timely manner
• Attend staff meetings
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and use effective listening and communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to walk throughout the facility
• Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations
• Ability to provide a safe environment and promote quality care through adherence to established standards of care and facility policies, procedures and protocols.
• Complete tasks as assigned by program manager or their designee.
• Full time, 3rd shift Mon-Friday

What we offer:

• Competitive Medical, dental, and vision prices
• State Retirement through RSA plus an optional 457b/401a with a company match
• 9 paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)

We care for those impacted by behavioral health disorders, are committed to one another through collaboration, and are optimistic problem solvers who do what it takes to get the job done. We look forward to having you on the WellStone team.

Education

• Associates or better in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications

• LPN

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization