Mental Health Registered Nurse
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring Mental Health Registered Nurses (Psych RNs) at Kilby Correctional Facility in Mt. Meigs, Alabama. In this correctional healthcare role, the nurse supports patients with complex behavioral health needs and works with mental health professionals, medical providers, and correctional staff to provide compassionate, patient-centered care. The role includes assessing and monitoring patients’ mental and physical health, administering medications, supporting behavioral health treatment plans, responding to urgent clinical needs, and helping maintain continuity of care while patients are in custody. Behavioral health experience is welcome, but registered nurses interested in developing skills in mental health and correctional healthcare are also encouraged to apply. Various day, evening, night, and weekend shifts are available, with part-time opportunities.
Requirements
- Hold a current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Alabama.
- Have an active BLS CPR certification; AHA certification is preferred.
- Know nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable healthcare laws and regulations, and procedures for direct healthcare services.
- Have excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Have a flexible schedule and availability to work overtime when needed.
- Be able to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including people with mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information, demonstrate integrity and professionalism, adhere to a Code of Conduct, and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
- Pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
- Be able to stand for long periods; lift and move patients weighing up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR; and maintain balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Nice To Haves
- AHA-preferred BLS CPR certification.
- Behavioral health experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform mental health screenings, nursing assessments, and ongoing patient evaluations.
- Monitor and document changes in patients’ mental status, mood, behavior, and physical health.
- Administer prescribed medications, including psychiatric medications, and monitor patient responses.
- Recognize and report changes in behavior, mental status, or potential safety concerns.
- Support individualized behavioral health treatment plans and coordinate care with mental health professionals and medical providers.
- Respond to urgent medical and behavioral health needs and assist with crisis intervention.
- Provide patient education about medications, treatment recommendations, and ongoing care.
- Manage acute and chronic medical conditions in conjunction with behavioral health needs.
- Maintain accurate medical records and document treatment, observations, and changes in condition.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare and correctional teams to support safe, effective patient care.
- Assist with discharge or release planning and continuity of care.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one for full-time employees.
- Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan, beginning day one.
- Employee Assistance Program services.
- 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution starting day one.
- Tuition assistance.
- Referral bonuses.
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Free continuing education and CMEs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
