RN - Registered Nurse - REACT Psychiatry Clinic

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the REACT multidisciplinary psychiatric treatment team. In this role you will conduct psychiatric assessments, assess physical health, and coordinate referrals with community physicians.

You will participate in medication management with the psychiatrist and provide a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services, sharing shift management with teammates.

Qualifications

• RN license in Alabama; degree from an accredited RN program.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience; inpatient/outpatient psychiatric experience preferred.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and evaluate physical health needs.
• Make referrals to community physicians as appropriate.
• Assist with medication management in collaboration with the psychiatrist.
• Provide a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services.
• Share shift-management responsibilities with other staff.

Skills

RN experience

Patient care

Communication skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (RN)

Job description

Position Overview

Shifts: full-time AM

Schedules: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm; rotating late shift, on call, holiday and weekends.

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

This member of the REACT multidisciplinary psychiatric treatment team is responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments; assessing physical health needs; making appropriate referrals to community physicians; providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist; providing of a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services; and sharing shift-management responsibility with other staff.

Qualifications

Required: Position requires a degree from an accredited RN school of nursing. One year of RN experience required. Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences; work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports, and services. Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential. This position requires a valid driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance coverage. Preferred: Minimum of three years’ nursing experience with at least one year of experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric setting. Experience in research studies desirable. Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required within thirty (30) days of employment.

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