RN Acute, PRN (Crisis Center)

AltaPointe Health • Mobile, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing direct patient care in a crisis center setting. Responsibilities include completing admissions and discharges according to policy, providing patient education, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, and administering emergency care. The role also requires effective communication with physicians and outside agencies, assisting with personal care, and demonstrating the ability to manage crisis situations. Additionally, the position may involve serving as Charge Nurse, participating in performance improvement activities, and adhering to all facility policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Current RN license to practice in the State of Alabama.
• Knowledge in adult specialty outlined below to be attained within six months of employment:
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult and child populations
• Knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing care
• Knowledge of growth and development of individuals as related to all intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of their development
• Knowledge of substance use disorders and treatment
• Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology in psychiatric care
• Familiarity of psycho-pharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with the adult populations
• Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, and interventions common to acute psychotic consumers as well as to non-violent crisis intervention practice
• Knowledge of instruction, teaching tools, educational methods appropriate for adult populations
• Knowledge of family dynamics
• Knowledge of effects and treatment of physical/sexual/emotional abuse and neglect issues
• Knowledge of cultural diversity

Responsibilities

• Completes timely admissions according to diversion center policy and procedure while ensuring customer service as a priority for staff and consumers in relations to admissions flow, referral source contact, consumer care and support.
• Ensures needs are met for the consumer, the referral source, the physicians, and the facility.
• Evaluates needs and reports pertinent information gathered from admission to physician, nurses, and social workers as needed.
• Completes the discharge process for consumers according to policy and procedure for nurses on units.
• Plans, conducts and documents patient education provided to consumers, both individually and in group settings.
• Provides education to the consumer and family concerning treatment plans, compliance with medications and its side effects, disease management and other applicable topics.
• Completes medical and dietary consultations as needed.
• Communicates effectively with the physician and outside agencies as applicable regarding the consumer’s physical and mental condition
• Initiates and implements the multidisciplinary treatment plan, coordinates with the multidisciplinary team and participates in the plan’s continued development.
• Provides emergency care as needed (CPR, Mindset, PRN medications), according to AltaPointe policies and procedures.
• Assists consumers with personal care issues (bathing, toileting and other personal hygiene routines).
• Demonstrates willingness to work on any unit based on facility needs and as directed by the Nurse Manager.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation.
• Assists with seclusions and restraints per AltaPointe policy and procedure.
• Actively assists with hospital cost containment by accepting responsibility for time management and use of unit supplies.
• Effectively demonstrates the application of adult and child competencies.
• Adheres to professional code of ethics.
• Serves as Charge Nurse as needed, overseeing routine task assignments of RNs, LPNs, Mental Health Technicians, MA’s and behavioral staff.
• Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needed.
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement.
• Actively works to enhance clinical skills.
• Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy.
• Documents in a clear, concise manner types of consumer problems, treatment goals and services provided.
• Documentation shows that forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information are completed promptly, accurately and updated when appropriate.
• Documents legibly.
• Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion.
• Respects consumers’ privacy and confidentiality.
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others.
• Assists consumers and visitors as needed.
• Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others.
• Is sensitive to the consumers’ needs, expectations and individual differences.
• Is gentle and calm with consumers and families.
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required.
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumers’ needs.
• Follows AltaPointe Policy & Procedures.
• Maintains current state license and requirements for renewals, and attends required in-services and workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level