Full-Time Registered Nurse (1st Shift)

Wellstone; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision premiums

RSA retirement + 457b

9 paid holidays

PTO up to 15 days/year

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

Licensure reimbursement

Tuition discounts

Job summary

WellStone Emergency Services in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to evaluate patients for emergent care and support treatment plans in our Adult and Pediatrics Unit. The role requires accuracy in documentation, adherence to regulations, and a willingness to work 1st shift from 8am to 8pm on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Responsibilities include vital signs, discharge planning, medication monitoring, crisis intervention, injections, and collaboration with the care team to

Qualifications

• Active Alabama Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience preferred.
• CPR and SAMA certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and document patient data in the EMR.
• Prepare discharge planning for patients.
• Oversee Behavioral Aide providing Basic Living Skills.
• Gather patient status information and assess changes and symptoms.
• Monitor medications for adverse effects and interactions.
• Perform medication monitoring and injections (IM).
• Respond to emergencies with crisis intervention.
• Coordinate with laboratories for test results and ensure training is up to date.

Skills

Nursing expertise

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Emergency response

Documentation

Multi-tasking

Education

Alabama RN license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: WellStone Emergency Services - Huntsville, AL, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Nurse License, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: 1st Shift (Based on Program), Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Job Description: The Registered Nurse will evaluate our patients for emergent care needs and support our therapeutic team within patient treatment plans in the Adult and Pediatrics Unit. Documenting the medical progress and notes while keeping up with all state and federal regulation. This is a full-time, hourly position that works on Thursdays, Saturdays, & Sundays, 8am-8pm.

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct vital signs, i.e. orthostatic blood pressure, weight, height, pulse rate information on involuntarily committed patients of our 16-bed locked down facility.
• Prepare discharge planning.
• Provide oversight to the Behavioral Aide working with the clients providing Basic Living Skills.
• Obtain information from client regarding his/her physical status.
• Make inquiries of client to include any changes with him/her, symptoms, etc.
• Assess medication side effects and/or adverse reactions.
• Perform medication monitoring.
• Perform crisis intervention techniques as needed.
• Administer injections, document in client's electronic medical record on a regular basis.
• Administer I.M. medications.
• Interface with local laboratories to obtain test results.
• Ensure required training is up to date.
• May be asked to work at other WellStone properties.
• Maintain licensure in the State of Alabama.
• Complete and maintain documentation in a timely manner.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and use effective listening and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations.
• Ability to provide a safe environment and promote quality care through adherence to established standards of care and facility policies, procedures and protocols.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: What we're looking for:

• Valid Alabama State License-Current
• At least two years of nursing experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate knowledge of computers and familiarity with Microsoft Office
• CPR and SAMA certification (or ability to obtain)
• Strong observation skills

Benefits

What we offer:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Licensure reimbursement
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University, and Wallace State Community College

We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.

We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.

We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.