Adult Psych - RN

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health seeks an Adult Psych - RN to supervise nursing staff on shift, weekends and holidays, ensuring quality patient care. The RN will perform assessments, plan care, and implement interventions in collaboration with physicians and clinicians.

This full-time role at Crossbridge Behavioral Health requires BSN preferred and active RN licensure, with ACLS/PALS possibly required by area. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing required, BSN preferred.
• Active RN licensure required, BLS required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, as area dictates may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing personnel on shift, weekends and holidays.
• Utilize the nursing process for patient assessments and planning.
• Collaborate with Physicians and other clinicians in care planning and implementation.
• Perform duties within scope of role, with emphasis on patient care quality.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Infection control

Education

RN licensure required

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary

The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for the general supervision and coordination of activities of nursing personnel on shift, and during weekends and holidays, in order to ensure quality and continuity of patient care This individual will utilize the nursing process in patient assessments, planning of care, and performance of care interventions. The RN will collaborate with Physicians and other healthcare clinicians in the planning and implementation of patient care. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/Experience

Degree in Nursing required, BSN degree preferred.

License/Certification

Active RN licensure required, BLS required, Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, etc) may be required depending upon area assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to observe, assesses, and record work, safety and infection control standards.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday.
• There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
• Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds.
• There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
• Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.
• Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.
• Much exposure to computer work.
• Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.
• Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.
• Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Crossbridge Behavioral Health

Job

Adult Psych - RN

RN - Registered Nurse

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)