RN-Clinic - Registered Nurse - Psychiatry - Sparks Center

University of Alabama at Birmingham•Birmingham, AL

51d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Nurse is responsible for provision and management of patient care in clinical area for Adult and Geriatric patient populations. Responsible for implementation of RN-specific duties. Utilizes critical thinking abilities in evaluation of care and the triage of patients. Displays good rapport and professionalism with all customers.

Requirements

Position requires a degree from an accredited school of professional nursing.
One year of RN experience required.
Current Alabama RN license.
Current CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
Must be self-directed / self-motivated
Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in psychiatric nursing.

Responsibilities

Provision and management of patient care in clinical area for Adult and Geriatric patient populations.
Implementation of RN-specific duties.
Utilizes critical thinking abilities in evaluation of care and the triage of patients.
Displays good rapport and professionalism with all customers.