Registered Nurse

RN

Relief; 7am-3pm, Weekends

* Centreville, AL
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Competencies:

Working knowledge of psychiatric disorders in adult populations.
Demonstrated knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing care.
Effective knowledge of adult consumers 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 consumers as well as non-violent
crisis intervention practice
Knowledge of instruction and teaching tools appropriate to adult populations
.Effective knowledge of effects and treatment of physical, sexual, and
emotional abuse and neglect issues
Assist consumers through crisis situations and/or arrange for the provision
of such assistance from other professionals/personal care givers and serve as an
advocate for consumers.
Knowledge of cultural diversity.
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Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Completion of the admission process for consumers including: Nursing
Assessments, Medication Lists, MARs and noting physician's orders.
A nursing assessment form is to be completed on admission, post hospital
stay, change in consumer condition to include Medical, Physical, and Nutritional
assessments, vital signs, height/weight.
Monitor medical, physical, mental and behavioral status of consumers every
visit.
Review all referral and psychiatric consult forms and attached copy of
prescriptions within 24 hours for changes in consumer care/MAR, and sign off as
being noted.
Follow-up on lab and medical tests making sure operator has obtained a copy
for the home and center charts.
Transcribe/post all medication orders to the MAR before the initiation of a
new or refilled medication begins.
Provides medication education to staff including uses and potential side
effects.
Communicate effectively with the Nurse Manager, CRNP and physician regarding
the consumer's physical and mental condition.
Monitor consumers for potential side effects of medications and report
findings to Nurse Manager, CRNP, or physician.
Administer medications/treatments, if indicated, observing the Six Rights of
Medication Administration.
Monitor the medication administration system in each program.
Review and complete new MARs to be in place before the first of each month.
Perform and document pill count of every medication listed on MAR.
Report immediately to Nurse Manager, CRNP or physician concerns about doses,
interaction or side effects of medication.
Provide emergency care as needed (CPR, PRN medications), according to IR
policies and procedures.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and how
to de-escalate or resolve the situation.
Perform on-call responsibilities as assigned.
Adhere to a professional code of ethics.
Ensure that all safety, fire prevention and other procedures are followed by
consumers at all times.
Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to Indian Rivers
Behavioral Health (IRBH) policies and procedures.
Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to Department of
Mental Health and Medicaid standards.
Ensure that a good driving record is maintained at all times, particularly
in transporting consumers or driving on center related business.
Maintain communication and awareness of current events by reading memos,
e-mails, bulletin boards, and communication logs.
Work independently and/or with teams to complete assigned tasks accurately
and in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
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.
Maintain the confidential nature of all consumer 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.
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.
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.
Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the
department and the organization.
All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or
Executive Director.
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Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess a current RN license to practice in the state of Alabama.
Experience in a mental health setting preferred.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology in psychiatric care required.
Familiarity of psycho-pharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with
the adult population preferred.
Must possess a valid Alabama driver's license and safe driving record as
defined by Indian River's insurance carrier
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
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Working Conditions, HIPAA, Other Guidelines

Job Specifications: 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 consumer's financial, demographic, and/or
clinical data.

Working Conditions: Works in general office environment 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 consumers. 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.

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