Wellness Office Nurse

The Arc of Central Alabama; Birmingham (AL); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Arc of Central Alabama seeks a Wellness Nurse to provide direct nursing care and medication administration across residential and community programs in Alabama. You will ensure compliance with ADMH and ABN standards, support care coordination, and perform on-call coverage as needed.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, wound care, MAC supervision, accurate documentation, and collaboration with providers and pharmacies. A current Alabama RN/LPN license and MAS training are required.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN or LPN license in Alabama.
• ABN-approved MAS Nurse training for ADMH Community Programs.
• CPR certification required.
• CPI training required through onboarding.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel across Blount and Jefferson Counties.
• Experience in IDD, behavioral health, or community-based nursing preferred.

Responsabilités

• Administer medications per orders, standing orders, or approved verbal orders.
• Administer injectable medications per physician orders and protocols.
• Maintain accurate MARs and perform medication reconciliation.
• Monitor medication effectiveness and report concerns.
• Coordinate with pharmacies and prescribers for continuity of care.
• Complete nursing assessments (annual, admission, discharge, self-medication, choking risk, AIMS, fall risk, focal/comprehensive).
• Complete hospital admission, discharge, and follow-up documentation.
• Provide wound care, dressing changes, and sterile procedures.
• Remove sutures/staples and monitor as needed.
• Develop and update individualized care plans.
• Conduct home visits/audits for safety and compliance.
• Identify and report concerns related to care, documentation, or medication storage.
• Support corrective actions with residential and day program staff.
• Supervise and evaluate MAC-certified staff.
• Conduct training and competency validation.
• Provide guidance within nursing scope of practice.
• Ensure compliance with ADMH, ABN, and agency protocols.
• Maintain clinical documentation in EHR systems (Therap).
• Complete incident follow-ups and medication documentation.
• Participate in staff meetings and care coordination.
• Communicate updates with providers, pharmacies, and staff.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule for urgent needs.
• Respond to medication issues and clinical concerns.
• Complete required follow-up documentation.
• Escalate complex issues per protocol.

Connaissances

Clinical assessment

Documentation

EHR exposure (Therap)

Medication administration

Supervise MAC staff

Communication

Time management

Independent practice

Travel between sites

Formation

RN or LPN license (Alabama)

ABN MAS training for ADMH Community Programs

CPR certification

CPI training on onboarding

Valid driver license; travel across Blount & Jefferson Counties

IDD/behavioral health/community nursing experience preferred

Outils

Therap Health Tracking

EHR systems

Description du poste

Description

The Wellness Nurse provides direct nursing care, medication administration, and clinical oversight for individuals served across residential and community programs in compliance with Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) and Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN) standards, including MAS requirements, nursing assessments, and MAC supervision.

This role provides consistent coverage across Jefferson and Blount Counties, supporting care coordination, clinical documentation, home visits/audits, and a rotating on-call schedule for urgent needs and follow-up tasks.

Qualifications

Current, unencumbered RN or LPN license in Alabama, Completion of ABN-approved training to become an MAS Nurse in ADMH Community Programs, CPR certification required, CPI training required through agency onboarding, Valid driver's license and ability to travel across Blount and Jefferson Counties, Experience in IDD, behavioral health, or community-based nursing preferred.

Requirements

Medication Administration & Treatment

• Administer medications per orders, standing orders, or approved verbal orders
• Administer injectable medications per physician orders and protocols
• Maintain accurate MARs and perform medication reconciliation
• Monitor medication effectiveness and report concerns
• Coordinate with pharmacies and prescribers for continuity of care

Assessments & Care Transitions

• Complete nursing assessments (annual, admission, discharge, self-medication, choking risk, AIMS, fall risk, focal/comprehensive)
• Complete hospital admission, discharge, and follow-up documentation
• Provide wound care, dressing changes, and sterile procedures
• Remove sutures/staples and monitor as needed
• Develop and update individualized care plans

Home Visits & Compliance

• Conduct home visits/audits to ensure safety, medication compliance, and regulatory standards
• Identify and report concerns related to care, documentation, or medication storage
• Support corrective actions with residential and day program staff

MAC Oversight

• Supervise and evaluate MAC-certified staff
• Conduct training and competency validation
• Provide guidance within nursing scope of practice
• Ensure compliance with ADMH, ABN, and agency protocols

Documentation & Coordination

• Maintain clinical documentation in EHR systems (including Therap)
• Complete incident follow-ups and medication documentation
• Participate in staff meetings and care coordination
• Communicate updates with providers, pharmacies, and staff

On-Call Responsibilities

• Participate in rotating on-call schedule for urgent needs
• Respond to medication issues and clinical concerns
• Complete required follow-up documentation
• Escalate complex issues per protocol

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of RN/LPN scope of practice per ABN standards
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills
• Proficiency in EHR systems and Therap Health Tracking
• Knowledge of medication administration and injectable procedures
• Ability to supervise MAC workers within scope
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently in community settings
• Understanding of ADMH and ABN regulatory standards
• Ability to travel between multiple sites

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity Statement

The Arc of Central Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under federal or state law. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage veterans and individuals from underrepresented communities to apply.