Mental Health RN

POSITION: Registered Nurse (RN)

SCHEDULE: Full Time, Night shift 11PM to 7AM

• Shift differentials up to $3.00

FACILITY: Kilby Correctional, Mental Health Stabilization Unit

LOCATION: Montgomery, AL

SALARY: Experience-based hourly rates, starting at $28.50 for new RN grads + shift differentials

We're proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Annual review with performance increase

• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave

• Paid holidays

• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield

• Dental and Vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement saving plans

• Company-paid short-term disability

• Healthcare and dependent care spending account

POSITION SUMMARY

• The Registered Nurse (RN) services patients in a correctional setting with psychiatric or developmental disabilities under the direction of a professional Registered Nurse or Medical Director.

• Assists in carrying out rehabilitation programming and activities for residents such as role model interactions, development of social skills, development of daily living skills, reality orientation, recreational skills, etc.

• Provides personal care services as needed to patients including: oral hygiene, bathing, hair care, nail care, shaving, feeding, diapering and dressing.

• Sets up prescribed medications in accordance with patients' nursing care plans; assesses, develops, records and monitors programs for self-administration of medications and conducts medication management and health education training for individuals and groups.

• Checks temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal; assists in controlling aggressive or disruptive behavior.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements list the minimum to qualify.

LICENSING: Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Alabama Board of Nursing (ASBN)

CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification

EDUCATION:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse

EOE/M/F/D/V