RN (Days) - 3701

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health•Tuscaloosa, AL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to adult clients at Hope Pointe Crisis Center, including admission assessments, medication management, ongoing medical and behavioral monitoring, crisis response, and coordination with the Nurse Manager, CRNP, and physician. The role also supervises assigned staff and supports compliance with organizational policies, confidentiality, safety, and applicable Department of Mental Health and Medicaid standards. Work is performed in an office environment, residential facilities, and the community; onsite presence is essential, and the role may require long hours and on-call duties.

Requirements

Current RN license to practice in Alabama.
Working knowledge of psychiatric disorders in adult populations and general and psychiatric nursing care.
Knowledge of adult development across intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects.
Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, interventions for acute psychiatric clients, and non-violent crisis intervention practices.
Ability to lead assigned staff.
Knowledge of teaching and instructional tools appropriate for adults and of cultural diversity.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology in psychiatric care.
Valid Alabama driver's license and a safe driving record as defined by Indian Rivers' insurance policy.
Ability to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
Ability to perform the primary duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation; physical presence onsite is essential.
Ability to use sensory skills to communicate and interact with employees and the public, and to operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, multi-line phone, and fax machine.
Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA requirements and protection of confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a mental health setting.
Familiarity with psychopharmacy and psychotropic medications used with adults.

Responsibilities

Complete client admission processes, including nursing assessments, medication lists, EMR/MAR documentation, and recording physician orders.
Monitor clients’ medical, physical, mental, and behavioral status; review referrals and psychiatric consults; update records; and follow up on laboratory and medical tests.
Transcribe and post medication orders to the EMR/MAR and educate staff about medication uses and potential side effects.
Train clients, staff, or MAC workers as needed.
Communicate clients’ physical and mental conditions to the Nurse Manager, CRNP, and physician.
Monitor for medication side effects and report findings to the Nurse Manager, CRNP, or physician.
Administer medications and treatments when indicated, following the Six Rights of Medication Administration.
Supervise MAC workers as assigned and perform medical monitoring under Crisis Center protocols.
Observe clients in assigned areas and report medical or psychiatric issues to appropriate clinical staff.
Provide emergency care as needed, including CPR and PRN medications, according to policies and procedures.
Recognize crisis states and de-escalate or resolve situations; perform on-call responsibilities as assigned.
Follow professional ethics, safety and fire-prevention procedures, IRBH policies, and Department of Mental Health and Medicaid standards.
Maintain a safe driving record and transport clients or drive on center-related business as needed.
Stay informed through organizational communications and complete assigned work independently or with teams, accurately and on time.
Support the Code of Conduct, compliance, HIPAA, and security programs; identify and report non-compliance, maintain required training, and protect confidential information.
Follow attendance and punctuality policies and maintain current TB testing, CPR/First Aid, and CPI credentials; report infections and workplace injuries as required.
Identify opportunities to improve service quality and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor or Executive Director.