RN - Registered Nurse - Geri Psych - Multiple Shifts

UAB Medicine; Odenville (AL); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Descrizione del lavoro

UAB Medicine is seeking a Nursing professional for Behavioral Health - Geri Psychiatry at UAB St. Vincent's East. This full-time night shift provides direct patient care to adult and geriatric behavioral health patients in a structured unit.

Responsibilities include assessments, developing and implementing care plans, leading group sessions, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to stabilize and support recovery. Eligible positions offer generous paid time off and other benefits.

Competenze

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing prior to hire.

Mansioni

• Perform initial and ongoing bio-psychosocial assessments per nursing standards.
• Participate in treatment team conferences to plan and revise goals for each patient.
• Implement nursing plan of care and co-lead group therapy sessions.
• Evaluate patient responses and revise nursing plans; collaborate with the team.

Conoscenze

BLS Provider

RN licensure

Team collaboration

Formazione

Nursing Diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Overview

• Department: Behavioral Health - Geri Pysch
• Schedule: Multiple Shifts:
  • Full-Time Nights, 3 12-Hour Shifts, 7:00 pm to 7:00 am
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Our Behavioral Health services at UAB St. Vincent's East include 80 beds for adult and geriatric patients with acute and chronic mental health needs. Our dedicated team-based care model provides individualized, compassionate care. We provide a safe and structured environment focused on stabilization, recovery, and long-term wellness.

Job Description

Provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.

• Perform initial and on-going bio-psychosocial assessments according to accepted standards of nursing practice. Develop a nursing plan of care consistent with the master treatment plan.
• Participate in treatment team conferences to assist in planning and revising goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the age-related and problem-specific needs of each patient.
• Implement nursing plan of care for assigned patients and conducts and/or co-leads group therapy sessions for patients.
• Evaluate patient's response to interventions and revise nursing plan of care as needed. Collaborate with the treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the changes in patient status.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing AND Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama's largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year - from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital - ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital - along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent's hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.