Registered Nurse - 2nd Shift

Wellstone; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums

Dental premiums

Vision premiums

Retirement RSA participation

457b plan with company match

9 paid holidays

PTO accrual up to 15 days

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-Term Disability

Licensure reimbursement

Tuition discounts

Job summary

WellStar Acute Care in Huntsville, AL is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to support individuals with mental health conditions in our CRC location. You will assess patients, develop care plans, administer medications, and educate families.

The role requires an Alabama nursing license and preferably two years in mental health. Shift is 2nd, Monday–Friday 3:30 PM–11:30 PM, with one weekend per month. You will document in the EMR and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• AL Nursing License required.
• Prefer two years of mental health experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organization & planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the Center’s philosophy of care and policies.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess and plan patient care.
• Administer medications as ordered and monitor effects.
• Document in the Electronic Medical Records system.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive care.
• Educate patients and families on medications and care plans.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Education

Nurse License

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: WellStar Acute Care - Huntsville, AL, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Nurse License, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: 2nd Shift (Monday-Friday), Job Category: Nurse, Job Description: The Registered Nurse will work in our WellStar/CRC location to maintain client care of individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorder, and other challenges by assessing patients, developing care plans, administering medications, and offering support and education to both patients and their families. This position will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care. This position will be working Monday - Friday, 3:30PM-11:30PM, with one weekend per month.

What you will be doing:

• Adhere to the Center’s philosophy of care, professional ethics and other standards of policies and procedures.
• Utilize the nursing process in assessing, planning, evaluating and providing care to clients.
• Administer stat IM or P.O. medications.
• Enter documentation into our Electronic Medical Records system.
• Interface with local laboratories to process ordering/requisitioning lab tests (per psychiatrist) or obtaining results from tests.
• Obtain and record vital signs, i.e. orthostatic blood pressure, weight, height, pulse rate and rhythm.
• Perform crisis intervention as needed.
• In lieu of psychiatrist’s absence, conduct assessments of client’s mental status to include homicidal/suicidal ideation, appearance/grooming, affect, mood, energy level, rate/pitch of speech, perceptual disturbances, and physical status.
• Medication monitoring to include assessing the effectiveness of given medications, changes in symptoms since last visit, inquire about over the counter medications, observation of possible side effects and document in client electronic chart.
• Conduct, as requested by the Division Director and/or Medical Director, medication monitoring groups.
• Educate client and family on medication, possible interactions and side effects in addition to the importance of taking the medication.
• Maintain and monitor medication samples.
• Complete client documentation per Center and State policies/procedures and standards in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and assess Center medical emergencies while remaining calm.
• Collaborate with Center staff regarding client wellbeing, and work with outside agencies as requested.
• Maintain accurate records of clients scheduled injections.
• Ensure client has a current prescription for scheduled injection/medication.
• Administer the injections to client as prescribed.
• Record injection on medication record in client chart.
• Maintain licensure in the State of Alabama.
• Complete and maintain documentation in a timely manner.
• Attend staff meetings as directed by supervisor(s).
• Complete other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid AL Nursing License.
• Prefer two years of mental health experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office experience.
• Excellent organization & planning 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 care for those impacted by behavioral health disorders

We are committed to one another through collaboration

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