RN Shift Lead — Crisis Center (Night) | $5K Sign-On

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insur

Employees Retirement System of Alabama

Prescription Drug Coverage

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Voluntary Dental, Vision, and Life Ins

Job summary

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a Registered Nurse Shift Supervisor to oversee crisis-center nursing operations and mentor staff during 12-hour shifts. Responsibilities include admissions processing, medication administration, and ensuring high-quality patient care with adherence to policies.

The role requires a current Alabama RN license, MH setting experience preferred, and strong knowledge of EMR/MAR systems, HIPAA, and crisis intervention.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current/active RN license to practice in the state of Alabama and must be in good standing with the ABN and able to supervise other nurses.
• Experience in a mental health setting preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology in psychiatric care required.
• Familiarity of psycho-pharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with the adult population preferred.
• Must possess a valid Alabama driver's license and safe driving record as defined by Indian Rivers' insurance policy.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Completion of the admission process for clients including Nursing Assessments, Medication Lists, EMR/MARs and noting physician's orders when assigned.
• A nursing assessment form is to be completed on admission.
• Monitor medical, physical, mental and behavioral status of clients.
• Review all referral and psychiatric consults, update EMR and MAR.
• Follow-up on lab and medical tests.
• Transcribe/post all medication orders to the EMR/MAR.
• Provide medication education to staff including uses and potential side effects.
• Provide supervision of the flow and processes of the Triage, Temp Obs, and Ext Obs units; manage staffing during shift.
• Communicate effectively with the Nurse Manager, CRNP and physician regarding the client's condition.
• Monitor clients for potential side effects of medications and report findings.
• Administer medications/treatments, observing the Six Rights of Medication Administration.
• Perform medical monitoring of clients according to Crisis Center protocols.
• Provide observation of clients in assigned areas and report issues to leadership.
• Provide emergency care as needed (CPR, PRN medications).
• Demonstrate ability to recognize crisis states and de-escalate.
• Perform on-call responsibilities as assigned.
• Adhere to a professional code of ethics and safety procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and policy.
• Ensure driving records are maintained as required.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Crisis intervention

Pharmacology knowledge

HIPAA compliance

Medical terminology

EMR/MAR documentation

Team leadership

Communication

Education

RN license in Alabama

Tools

EMR/MAR system

Job description

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a Registered Nurse Shift Supervisor to oversee crisis-center nursing operations and mentor staff during 12-hour shifts. Responsibilities include admissions processing, medication administration, and ensuring high-quality patient care with adherence to policies.

The role requires a current Alabama RN license, MH setting experience preferred, and strong knowledge of EMR/MAR systems, HIPAA, and crisis intervention.