Job Description
Job Description
Job Details
Job Location
Main Campus Locations - Atlanta, GA
Job Category
Health Care
Job Posting Date(s) Start Date
09/30/2024
Description Skyland Trail, a nonprofit mental health residential treatment program for adults and adolescents in Atlanta, is seeking a
Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse for Weekend Nights (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings 7pm-3am) Scope: The Residential LPN performs diverse duties in a personal care home setting. This Nurse works as a professional practitioner employed at Skyland Trail in Residential Services to assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the Nursing process and the delivery of client care. Is able to carry out clinical recommendations for care consistent with policies and procedures of Skyland Trail.
Duties: - Utilizes the nursing process to assess, implement and evaluate client care.
- Implements client treatment plans and discharge planning for residential clients.
- Serves as the liaison with community Psychiatrist and Doctors in the absence of the RN. Is available to take medication orders from attending Psychiatrist in the absence of the RN.
- Administers medications and monitors self-administration of medications at residential sites and the Health and Education Center
- Performs medical and health screenings, as indicated. Collects specimens, vital signs and weighs clients. May give injections as needed.
- Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiological and/or psychosocial changes in the clients condition
- Follows up on emergency, clinic and hospital visits
- Documents client responses to nursing and other interventions
- Records and reports observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the clients condition.
- Orient clients and families to the facility. Provides for the safety of clients.
- Monitors activities of visitors.
- Performs room searches, as necessary.
- Instructs clients in activities of daily living, interpersonal and socialization skills
- Assist in crisis situations in coordination with the crisis communication plan.
- Intervenes as necessary to decrease panic of clients.
- Co-Facilitates an educational group per week for clients
- Participates in change of shift reports and ensures that medication management policies are followed.
- Facilitates/Co-Facilitates community meetings.
- Serves as the alternate residential representative to the Safety and/or QI Committee if needed.
- Participates in Infection Control and Medication Management Policy and Procedures reviews.
- Performs other duties as assigned that are within the scope of this employee's qualifications.
- Maintains and stocks inventory of office and/or clinical supplies as appropriate to the position.
- Supports professional practice by observing the following: Uses knowledge and practices in accordance with 1)the Georgia Practical Nurses Practice Act 2)Standards of Nursing Practice and Patient Care 3) Standards of Patient Care 4) JCAHO, ORS, state and local laws 5)Skyland Trail Policy and Procedure
Competencies: - Current CPR and First Aid certifications
- Best Nursing Practices
- Crisis Management Skills
- Knowledge of emergency and safety procedures for
- Fire, accidents, disaster and unplanned incidents
Salary & Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits include:
- 9 paid organization-wide holidays
- 1 paid personal holiday
- Accrued PTO
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Employer match toward 403(b) retirement savings account for eligible employees
- Employee assistance program for free or reduced financial counseling, mental health counseling, and other confidential professional assistance
- As a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, Skyland Trail is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer. Full-time employees may qualify for the federal student loan forgiveness program
Workplace Culture: Skyland Trail is a nonprofit mission-focused organization with five campuses in Atlanta and about 150 employees. Employees work collaboratively in small teams. Cross-departmental committees and working groups help ensure quality and performance improvement. Each and every employee plays an important role in our clients healing and recovery.
Skyland Trail respects and values individuals and their diverse histories, abilities, identities, and perspectives. We work to ensure all aspects of our organization reflect our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural equity
Commitment to Community Health: Skyland Trail values the health of our staff and clients and has taken steps to ensure a healthy campus and community. Please note that Skyland Trail is a 100% nicotine-free campus. There is no smoking, vaping, or tobacco use permitted anywhere on campus, indoors or outdoors. Skyland Trail recommends employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 but is not required.
Skyland Trail Dress Code Policy:
All employees are expected to dress in an appropriate, professional manner. Skyland Trail has established appearance guidelines for its employees which reflect organizational values including staff professionalism, a safe environment, and a welcoming and inclusive environment for people from all backgrounds. The dress code recognizes the fact that different styles are appropriate, depending on changes of season, degree of customer contact, nature of work, and safety considerations.
Unacceptable Attire:
halter tops, spaghetti straps, strapless or backless tops and dresses
hats, caps, and other head coverings (religious exemptions available)
slippers, flip-flops
shorts, athletic pants, sweatpants, yoga pants, leggings, tee shirts, sweatshirts, or hoodies (except as described for approved athletic attire)
clothing that exposes legs more than 3 inches above the knee (except shorts as described for athletic attire), midriff, breasts, buttocks, or undergarments, including sheer or see-through clothing
clothing with alcohol or drug related words or images, hate speech or symbols, profanity, words or images depicting guns or violence, endorsements of political candidates/parties/legislation, language or images that disparage or disrespect an individual or group of people
Some styles of dress or items of clothing may be identified as inappropriate even if not explicitly described above.
Qualifications Qualifications: - A current Practical Nurse License for Georgia without restrictions
- Minimum of two years experience
- Two years psychiatric nursing experience preferred
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