RN, PRN, Marshall Medical Centers North, Behavioral Health Unit, 3rd shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Guntersville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Guntersville is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse to evaluate and implement care for psychiatric patients. The role involves assisting in assessments, conducting therapy sessions, and ensuring high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate's degree and certification as a registered nurse.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, implements, and documents nursing care for psychiatric patients.
• Assists physicians during psychiatric assessments and mental status examinations.
• Conducts individual and group psychotherapy sessions.

Skills

Behavioral Health

Patient Care

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

CPI Certification

Job description

Overview

The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position.

Evaluates, plans, implements, and documents nursing care for the psychiatric patient population. Assists physicians during psychiatric assessments and mental status examinations. May conduct individual and group psychotherapy sessions. Requires an associate's degree and certification as a registered nurse. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within behavioral health. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks with a wide degree of creativity and latitude.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing
• Alabama Board of Nursing License
• BLS Certification
• CPI Certification

About Us

Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville and is home to Marshall Medical Centers.

Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations, and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends.

Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990, and is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and houses several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.

Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.