RN Shift Supervisor - 3208

Registered Nurse (RN/Shift Supervisor)

• $2500 SIGN ON BONUS*

Crisis Center

Relief (Hours vary) 12 hour shifts; Days or Nights

• Tuscaloosa, AL -

Competencies:

Working knowledge of psychiatric disorders in adult populations.
Demonstrated knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing care.
Effective knowledge of adult clients as related to all intellectual,
emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of their development.
Demonstrated knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, and
interventions common to acute psychiatric clients as well as to non-violent
crisis intervention practice.
Knowledge of instruction and teaching tools appropriate to adult
populations.
Knowledge of cultural diversity.

Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities:

1.Completion of the admission process for clients including: Nursing
Assessments, Medication Lists, EMR/MARs and noting physician's orders when
assigned.

2.A nursing assessment form is to be completed on admission.

3.Monitor medical, physical, mental and behavioral status of clients.

4.Review all referral and psychiatric consults, update EMR and MAR.

5.Follow-up on lab and medical tests.

6.Transcribe/post all medication orders to the EMR/MAR.

7.Provide medication education to staff including uses and potential
side effects.

8.Provide supervision of the flow and processes of the Triage, Temp
Obs, and Ext Obs units; take responsibility for all processes and staffing
patterns of these units while on shift. (charge nurse duties +)

9.Communicate effectively with the Nurse Manager, CRNP and physician
regarding the client's physical and mental condition.

10. Monitor clients for potential side effects of medications and report
    findings to Nurse Manager, CRNP, or physician.

11. Administer medications/treatments, if indicated, observing the Six
    Rights of Medication Administration.

12. Perform medical monitoring of clients according to the Crisis Center
    protocols.

13. Provide observation of clients in assigned areas, report any medical or
    psychiatric issues to the Nurse Manager or CRNP, psychiatrist, and Clinical
    Manager.

14. Provide emergency care as needed (CPR, PRN medications), according to IR
    policies and procedures.

15. Demonstrate the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and
    how to de-escalate or resolve the situation.

16. Perform on-call responsibilities as assigned.

17. Adhere to a professional code of ethics.

18. Ensure that all safety, fire prevention and other procedures are
    followed by clients at all times.

19. Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to Indian
    Rivers Behavioral Health (IRBH) policy and procedures.

20. Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to Department
    of Mental Health and Medicaid standards.

21. Ensure that a good driving record is maintained at all times,
    particularly in transporting clients or driving or center related business.

22. Maintain communication and awareness of current events by reading memos,
    e-mails, bulletin boards, and communication logs.

23. Work independently and/or with teams to complete assigned tasks
    accurately and in a timely manner with minimum supervision.

24. Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA and
    Security Programs by ensuring job tasks are performed in a legal and ethical
    manner, assessing the work area for non-compliance and notifying the
    supervisor, manager, Executive Director or designee as
    appropriate, and maintaining training requirements and understanding that
    training is a required condition of employment.

25. Maintain the confidential nature of all client and Organization related
    activities by not divulging information outside the facility, discussing
    information within the facility on a need-to-know basis, acknowledging policy
    annually by signing confidentiality statement, and by
    referring media and general inquiries to the Executive Director.

26. Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to
    arrive, clock-in and assume responsibilities at designated time, adhering to
    meal and break times and making timely requests for annual leave and reporting
    the need for sick leave in accordance with policy.

27. Comply with all standards related to safety and health by maintaining
    current TB Test, CPR/First Aid, CPI, and by reporting infections and on-the-job
    injuries in accordance with policy.

28. Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by
    the department and the organization.

29. All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or
    Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

1.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.

2.Experience in a mental health setting preferred.

3.Basic knowledge of medical terminology in psychiatric care required.

4.Familiarity of psycho-pharmacy and the use of psychotropic
medications with the adult population preferred.

5.Must possess a valid Alabama driver's license and safe driving record
as defined by Indian Rivers' insurance policy.

6.Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Working Conditions, HIPAA and Other Guidelines

Job Description: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able
to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are
otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

HIPAA: Must be knowledgeable of and abide by HIPAA regulations with regard to
protected health information as defined by HIPAA and IRBH. Minimally accesses
verbal, written, and /or electronic PHI, usually incidentally to an approved use
and /or disclosure as pertains to client's financial, demographic, and/or
clinical data.

Working Conditions: Works in general office environment, residential
facilities and the community; may require long hours. Must have the use of
sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other
employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.
Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office
related equipment, such as, but not limited to, computer, copier, multi-line
phone and fax machine. Some risk involved in the event of
aggressive/out-of-control clients. Must possess a valid Alabama driver's
license.

Physical Requirements: The Physical Requirements described herein are
representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform
essential functions.

Physical presence onsite is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or
corrected to within normal range. Able to perform the duties with or without
reasonable accommodation.

Indian Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Employer participates in E-Verify