Registered Nurse

Glenwood, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); In loco; USD 59.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Glenwood, Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse to support the Health Services Department in meeting the physical and emotional needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Severe Emotional Behavioral Disorder.

The role involves direct nursing care, team collaboration, and ongoing health monitoring in a multidisciplinary setting. The ideal candidate has an active Alabama nursing license, nursing degree, and experience in behavioral health and general medical nursing.

Competenze

• RN license in Alabama and able to maintain licensure.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• 2+ years in behavioral health nursing (preferred).
• 2+ years in general medical nursing (preferred).
• Able to obtain MAS certification per Alabama requirements.

Mansioni

• Provide direct nursing care to individuals served.
• Maintain medical records and documentation in the EHR.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment teams and coordinate care.
• Administer medications following Nurse Practice Act and Glenwood policy.
• Communicate health information to families and guardians.
• Assist with coverage for on-call 24/7 nursing schedule.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Communication with families

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Formazione

Nursing degree

Strumenti

EHR system

Descrizione del lavoro

Glenwood is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Health Services Department to assist with meeting the physical/emotional needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Severe Emotional Behavioral Disorder. The ideal candidate will also have experience working with persons with developmental disabilities. Duties will include providing direct nursing care, participating in any multi-disciplinary treatment teams, monitoring health and medical needs, as well as communicating with families about the health of their loved one. An ideal candidate will be able to multi-task effectively.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time, Day, Monday-Friday, 8a-4p (with some flexibility). On-call responsibilities for 24/7 nursing coverage will include weekend, night, and holiday coverage on a rotating basis (additional pay provided).

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Functions within the scope of the Alabama Nurse Practice Act.
• Willingness to successfully complete MAS training through the ADMH Nurse Delegation Program and provide supervision to MAC workers.
• Teaches MAC classes as scheduled.
• Maintains medical records and other related paperwork.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation in the confidential electronic health (EHR) for individuals served including, but not limited to documentation in changes in individuals condition or behavior per agency policy.
• Implements a comprehensive nursing assessment of individuals served in the specified time frame.
• Develops an individualized Plan of Care based on the findings of the nursing assessment, and updates as required and as needed.
• Provides direct medical services to individuals served, implementing clinical aspects of care and nursing orders in a safe, responsible, and time-efficient manner.
• Obtains or assists with ordered labs as deemed necessary by a physician and ensures a delivery to the laboratory for testing along with appropriate paperwork.
• Evaluates individuals served and communicate treatment associated with injury or illness.Administers medications within guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act and Glenwood policies and procedures.
• Communicates timely to appropriate staff as related to individuals served medical care.
• Sees that needed paperwork for Treatment Team physicians and staff is completed.
• Obtains information on all outside medical visits.
• Oversight of medications for individuals served.
• Responsible for processing medication orders to the pharmacy in a timely manner.
• Communicates medical information and updates to parents, guardians, consulting physicians, and other service providers.
• Participates in the admission and/or discharge process. Completes all health services forms in association with admission and/or discharge with the designated timeframe.
• Serves as a medical source for agency staff as well as other involved parties.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Provides medical, medication, and nutritional in-services for employees as needed on individuals served.
• Acts as a resource to staff for the first report of injury.
• Provides service as needed for Flu vaccine, and Hepatitis B series.
• Fulfills agency professional development requirements, participate in continuing education/maintaining certification and other assignments as required.
• Participates in the performance improvement process by identifying opportunities for process improvement and/or actively contributes to performance improvement team functions. Evaluates the quality of patient care and initiate quality improvement activities to improve care.
• Attend staff meetings, medical staffing, in-services, and treatment team as needed.
• Works effectively with individuals, families, or significant others, as well as professionals and support personnel.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Health Services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse with a current Alabama Nursing License and ability to maintain licensure during employment. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency.
• Maintains professional licenses and certifications.
• Two or more years’ experience in behavioral health nursing (preferred).
• Two or more years’ experience in general medical nursing (preferred).
• Ability to obtain/maintain Medication Assistant Supervisor (MAS) certification as defined by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH).
• Familiarity with psychotropic and neuroleptic medications.
• CPR certification (BLS)
• Ability and willingness to submit to required background and drug screens.

*EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled*