WellStone is North Alabama's most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider serving over 13,000 persons a year throughout Northern Alabama, with offices in Huntsville and Cullman. We are a non-profit community organization that offers a wide range of services for every phase of life, from children to older adults.
At our WellStone Emergency Services facility (WES) we care for adults in mental health or substance use crisis. The Registered Nurse will evaluate our patients for emergent care needs and support our therapeutic team with in patient treatment plans. Documenting the medical progress and notes while keeping up with all state and federal regulations.
What we're looking for:
Valid Alabama State License-Current
Prefer Two Years Nursing Experience
Excellent Verbal/Written Communication
Computer Knowledge
PRN (On-Call), All Shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd), Monday through Friday.
Will be required to show nursing certificate
What you'll be doing:
Conduct vital signs, i.e. orthostatic blood pressure, weight, height, pulse rate information on involuntarily committed patients of our 16-bed locked down facility
Prepare discharge planning
Provide basic living skills
Obtain information from client regarding his/her physical status
Make inquiries of client to include any changes with him/her, symptoms, etc.
Assess medication side effects and/or adverse reactions
Perform medication monitoring
Perform crisis intervention techniques as needed
Administer injections, document in client's electronic medical record on a regular basis
Comply with OSHA regulations when administering I.M. medications
Interface with local laboratories to obtain test results
Answer telephones
Ensure required training is up to date
May be asked to work at our Crisis Respite Center for our 10-patient facility
May be asked to sign off on nursing assessments
May be asked to provide approval of seclusion/restraints as necessary
Miscellaneous:
Maintain licensure in the State of Alabama
Complete and maintain documentation in a timely manner
Attend staff meetings
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and use effective listening and communication skills both oral and written
Ability to walk throughout the facility
Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations
Ability to provide a safe environment and promote quality care through adherence to established standards of care and facility policies, procedures and protocols
Complete tasks as assigned by program manager or his/her designee.
We care for those impacted by behavioral health disorders, we are committed to one another through collaboration, and we are optimistic problem solvers who do what it takes to get the job done. We look forward to having you on the WellStone team.
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