Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Dothan Behavioral Medicine Clinic is dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral and mental health care services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our community. Our team of compassionate professionals is committed to delivering accessible, high-quality treatment in a supportive environment.

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will deliver exceptional patient care across various settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and community-based programs. Your expertise will help ensure our patients receive personalized, effective treatment while supporting their journey toward mental wellness and recovery.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, including vital signs, medical history updates, and symptom review
• Monitor patients for psychiatric symptoms, behavioral changes, and medication side effects
• Assess for safety concerns, including suicide risk, homicidal ideation, or decompensation, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Provide crisis intervention and assist with de-escalation when necessary
• Assist psychiatric providers during evaluations and follow-up appointments
• Administer medications as ordered, including oral medications and long-acting injectables (if applicable)
• Perform medication reconciliation at each patient encounter
• Educate patients and families on psychiatric diagnoses, medications, side effects, and treatment adherence
• Monitor laboratory results and coordinate lab orders as directed by providers
• Communicate abnormal findings or concerns promptly to prescribing providers
• Coordinate prior authorizations and collaborate with pharmacies as needed
• Facilitate referrals to primary care providers, specialists, inpatient facilities, or community resources
• Coordinate continuity of care following hospitalizations or higher levels of care
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record
• Ensure documentation meets regulatory, payer, and organizational standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA and applicable mental health laws
• Maintain infection control and safety standards within the clinic
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case consultations
• Support onboarding and training of new clinical staff when applicable
• Maintain active RN licensure and complete required continuing education

Skills

• Proven experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner for accurate documentation.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
• Behavior Health Knowledge and Experience
• Familiarity with ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding for procedures and treatments.
• Ability to perform physical examinations and assessments in fast-paced environments like hospitals or urgent care centers.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations including children (neonatal ventilator care), seniors (geriatrics), or individuals with disabilities or dementia.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality and safety.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance