RN - 3363

Indian Rivers Mental Health Center - Tuscaloosa, AL

- Entry Level

Tuscaloosa, AL

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About the position

The Registered Nurse position at the Crisis Center involves providing comprehensive nursing care to adult clients with psychiatric disorders. The role requires working in a dynamic environment with varying hours, including 12-hour shifts during the day or night. The nurse will be responsible for conducting nursing assessments, monitoring clients' medical and behavioral status, and ensuring adherence to safety and health standards. The position also includes supervising staff, providing medication education, and performing emergency care as needed. The nurse must maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations while working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Completion of the admission process for clients including Nursing Assessments, Medication Lists, EMR/MARs and noting physician's orders.
• Monitor medical, physical, mental and behavioral status of clients.
• Review all referral and psychiatric consults, update EMR and MAR.
• Follow-up on lab and medical tests.
• Transcribe/post all medication orders to the EMR/MAR.
• Provide medication education to staff including uses and potential side effects.
• Provide training to the client, staff, or MAC worker as needed.
• Communicate effectively with the Nurse Manager, CRNP and physician regarding the client's physical and mental condition.
• Monitor clients for potential side effects of medications and report findings to Nurse Manager, CRNP, or physician.
• Administer medications/treatments, if indicated, observing the Six Rights of Medication Administration.
• Supervise MAC workers as assigned.
• Perform medical monitoring of clients according to the Crisis Center protocols.
• Provide observation of clients in assigned areas, report any medical or psychiatric issues to the Nurse Manager or CRNP, psychiatrist, and Clinical Manager.
• Provide emergency care as needed (CPR, PRN medications), according to IR policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and how to de-escalate or resolve the situation.
• Perform on-call responsibilities as assigned.
• Adhere to a professional code of ethics.
• Ensure that all safety, fire prevention and other procedures are followed by clients at all times.
• Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to Indian Rivers Behavioral Health (IRBH) policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to Department of Mental Health and Medicaid standards.
• Maintain communication and awareness of current events by reading memos, e-mails, bulletin boards, and communication logs.
• Work independently and/or with teams to complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
• Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA and Security Programs by ensuring job tasks are performed in a legal and ethical manner.
• Maintain the confidential nature of all client and Organization related activities by not divulging information outside the facility.
• Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to arrive, clock-in and assume responsibilities at designated time.
• Comply with all standards related to safety and health by maintaining current TB Test, CPR/First Aid, CPI, and by reporting infections and on-the-job injuries in accordance with policy.
• Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the department and the organization.

Requirements

• Must possess a current RN license to practice in the state of Alabama.
• Experience in a mental health setting preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology in psychiatric care required.
• Familiarity of psycho-pharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with the adult population preferred.
• Must possess a valid Alabama driver's license and safe driving record as defined by Indian Rivers' insurance policy.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Benefits

• $2500 sign-on bonus