RN - Registered Nurse - Geri Psych - Multiple Shifts

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Behavioral Health services at UAB St. Vincent’s East include 80 beds for adult and geriatric patients with acute and chronic mental health needs. Our dedicated team-based care model provides individualized, compassionate care. We provide a safe and structured environment focused on stabilization, recovery, and long-term wellness. Learn more about nursing job opportunities at UAB Medicine at an upcoming in-person connection opportunity on Tuesday, June 9 at The Reserve by Ferus in Trussville, Ala.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing AND Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.
Perform initial and on-going bio-psychosocial assessments according to accepted standards of nursing practice.
Develop a nursing plan of care consistent with the master treatment plan.
Participate in treatment team conferences to assist in planning and revising goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the age-related and problem-specific needs of each patient.
Implement nursing plan of care for assigned patients and conducts and/or co-leads group therapy sessions for patients.
Evaluate patient's response to interventions and revise nursing plan of care as needed.
Collaborate with the treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the changes in patient status.