RN

Do you want to spend your life making a difference? East Alabama Mental Health Center is seeking a registered nurse to deliver compassionate medical care to our consumers in our facilities. This position will be responsible for monitoring the medical condition of consumers on a regular basis and for obtaining appropriate medical care when indicated. If you want to apply your hard-earned training in a positive, welcoming environment, then East Alabama Mental Health Center is the right place for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Distribute correct medications to patients in proper doses, recording times of administration in charts to ensure ongoing accuracy

• Take and record patient vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse and respiration, noting any undesirable signs and reporting them to other medical staff members

• Perform daily rounds to monitor patient morale and progress, converse with patients to gauge comfort levels, track changes and report patient status to supervisors

• Monitors medical records to ensure that regular doctor and dental visits are scheduled.

• Provides emergency medical care as needed and ensures that emergency medical supply kits are properly stocked.

• Collects laboratory specimens and assists direct care staff in the collection of routine stool specimens, sputum, etc.

• When behavioral abnormalities or side effects are observed, refers immediately to the RN.

• Consults with family members.

• Ensures infection control policies and procedures are followed.

• Responsible for regularly consulting with the physician regarding medications, illnesses, and routine medical care.

• Ensures doctor orders are followed.

• Completes all required documentation

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• Registered Nurse.

• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.

• Must meet conditional employment requirements.

• CPR certification

Preferred:

• Psychiatric nursing experience

• Knowledge of psychotropic medications

• Highly organized and strong attention to detail

• Outgoing and patient with superior communication skills

Benefits:

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health and Dental

• Retirement Systems of Alabama Participation

• Generous Leave Policy