Inpatient Psychiatric RN — Lead Patient Care

Dchsystem; Northport (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

North Harbor seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join our inpatient psychiatric care team on the Northport campus. The RN will assess patients on admission and throughout their stay, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and educate patients and families to support recovery in a safe, therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities include supervising licensed and non-licensed staff, documenting care plans, and contributing to performance improvement initiatives to uphold high standards of patient

Qualifications

• Current Alabama RN license or multi-state license
• BLS certification required (AHA/Red Cross)
• BSN preferred, Associates required
• Must read/write/speak English clearly

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and directs quality, compassionate care and maintains professional nursing standards.
• Supervises LPNs, PCAs, US, Ortho Techs and other non-licensed staff.
• Assesses patient condition on admission and ongoing, including physical, psychological, social and nutritional needs; discharge planning.
• Provides patient/family education based on factors and learning barriers.
• Coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
• Documents observations, care provided, and changes in care plan; gives handoff reports and participates in unit huddles.
• Supports performance improvement (PI) activities and PI measures as needed.
• Performs competency assessments and annual reviews for staff.

Skills

RN license

BLS Certification

English communication

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

North Harbor seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join our inpatient psychiatric care team on the Northport campus. The RN will assess patients on admission and throughout their stay, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and educate patients and families to support recovery in a safe, therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities include supervising licensed and non-licensed staff, documenting care plans, and contributing to performance improvement initiatives to uphold high standards of patient