RN - 1st Shift

Integrea Community Mental Health Systems•Opelika, AL

10d•$28 - $38

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides clinical leadership and coordination of medical care across Integrea’s residential programs. This role ensures high-quality, person-centered nursing services are delivered in compliance with medical standards and regulatory guidelines. The RN oversees comprehensive health planning, supports interdisciplinary treatment teams, and plays a critical role in helping consumers maintain stability, independence, and safety in the community.

Responsibilities

Conduct nursing assessments and develop individualized health care recommendations related to medical, dietary, hygiene, and behavioral needs.
Monitor the medical condition of consumers across residential programs, ensuring timely response to acute and chronic health concerns.
Collaborate regularly with physicians, psychiatrists, pharmacists, and the Director of Nursing on care coordination.
Review vitals, weight, seizure records, and other critical health indicators.
Oversee infection control procedures and emergency medical readiness (e.g., kits, protocols).
Administer medications and ensure accurate implementation of all physician orders.
Accept and document verbal/phone orders in accordance with policy; ensure physician signature follow-up.
Prepare and audit Medication Administration Records (MARs) monthly and for all new admissions.
Monitor and inventory all medications for proper storage, labeling, and expiration tracking.
Educate consumers, families, and MAC/LPN staff on medication safety and side effects.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and team meetings to support placement stability and health outcomes.
Provide direct care guidance and medical support to residential staff, especially in situations involving medically fragile or behaviorally complex individuals.
Offer individual and group health education to consumers and their families, covering topics such as nutrition, sexual health, hygiene, and self-care.
Maintain up-to-date nursing notes, incident reports, and health-related documentation in compliance with agency policy and licensure standards.
Ensure timely scheduling and follow-up for all medical, dental, and psychiatric appointments.
Support ongoing licensure audits, accreditation readiness, and internal quality improvement initiatives.
Mentor and train LPNs and MAC-certified staff to ensure safe, consistent, and effective delivery of medication and health services.
Lead or participate in in-service trainings and team education related to psychotropic medications, chronic conditions, infection control, and trauma-informed care.