Registered Nurse- Pediatrics Unit

WELLSTONE•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse will work in our emergency services Child & Adolescent unit as well will assist the adult's department to maintain client care by evaluating clients for emergent care needs and supporting our therapeutic team within client treatment plans. The RN will properly document the medical progress and notes of clients while adhering with Center, state, and federal regulations. This is an part-time, hourly position that works Monday - Wednesday, 8am-8pm. What you'll be doing: Adhere to the Center’s philosophy of care, professional ethics and other standards of policies and procedure. Utilize the nursing process in assessing, planning, evaluating and providing care to clients. Administer stat IM or P.O. medications. Enter documentation into our Electronic Medical Records System. Interface with local laboratories to process ordering/requisitioning lab tests (per psychiatrist) or obtaining results from tests. Obtain and record vital signs, i.e. orthostatic blood pressure, weight, height, pulse rate and rhythm. Perform crisis intervention as needed. In lieu of psychiatrist’s absence, conduct assessments of client’s mental status to include homicidal/suicidal ideation, appearance/grooming, affect, mood, energy level, rate/pitch of speech, perceptual disturbances, and physical status. Medication monitoring to include assessing the effectiveness of given medications, changes in symptoms since last visit, inquire about over the counter medications, observation of possible side effects and document in client electronic chart. Conduct as requested by the Division Director and /or Medical Director- medication monitoring groups. Educate client and family on medication, possible interactions and side effects in addition to the importance of taking the medication. Maintain and monitor medication samples. Complete client documentation per Center and State policies/procedures and standards in a timely manner. Evaluate and assess Center medical emergencies. Collaborate with Center staff regarding client wellbeing, and work with outside agencies as requested. Maintain accurate records of clients scheduled injections. Ensure client has a current prescription for scheduled injection/medication. Administer the injections to client as prescribed. Record injection on medication record in client chart. Maintain licensure in the State of Alabama. Complete and maintain documentation in a timely manner. Attend staff meetings. Complete other duties assigned. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Valid AL Nursing License
Minimum of two years mental health experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skill
Proficient computer knowledge and documentation skill
Excellent organizational & planning skills includin
CPR and SAMA trained (or ability to obtain)

Responsibilities

Adhere to the Center’s philosophy of care, professional ethics and other standards of policies and procedure.
Utilize the nursing process in assessing, planning, evaluating and providing care to clients.
Administer stat IM or P.O. medications.
Enter documentation into our Electronic Medical Records System.
Interface with local laboratories to process ordering/requisitioning lab tests (per psychiatrist) or obtaining results from tests.
Obtain and record vital signs, i.e. orthostatic blood pressure, weight, height, pulse rate and rhythm.
Perform crisis intervention as needed.
In lieu of psychiatrist’s absence, conduct assessments of client’s mental status to include homicidal/suicidal ideation, appearance/grooming, affect, mood, energy level, rate/pitch of speech, perceptual disturbances, and physical status.
Medication monitoring to include assessing the effectiveness of given medications, changes in symptoms since last visit, inquire about over the counter medications, observation of possible side effects and document in client electronic chart.
Conduct as requested by the Division Director and /or Medical Director- medication monitoring groups.
Educate client and family on medication, possible interactions and side effects in addition to the importance of taking the medication.
Maintain and monitor medication samples.
Complete client documentation per Center and State policies/procedures and standards in a timely manner.
Evaluate and assess Center medical emergencies.
Collaborate with Center staff regarding client wellbeing, and work with outside agencies as requested.
Maintain accurate records of clients scheduled injections.
Ensure client has a current prescription for scheduled injection/medication.
Administer the injections to client as prescribed.
Record injection on medication record in client chart.
Maintain licensure in the State of Alabama.
Complete and maintain documentation in a timely manner.
Attend staff meetings.
Complete other duties assigned.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
Licensure reimbursement
Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University and Capella University
We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.
We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.
We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.