PRN Registered Nurse

PRN Registered NurseThe Registered Nurse will evaluate the clients of our River Valley, River Crossing, and other Wellstone locations as needed for emergent care needs and support our therapeutic team within client treatment plans. The RN will properly document the medical progress and notes of client progress while adhering with Center, state, and federal regulations. Those hired in this role will be required to work at least four (4) shifts per month to maintain Active employment status. Selected candidates could be assigned to work at any WellStone location as needed.What you'll be doing:Conduct vital signs, i.e. orthostatic blood pressure, weight, height, pulse rate information on clients of our 16-bed facility.Assist team with discharge planning.Provide oversight of the Behavioral Health Tech working with the clients providing Basic Living Skills.Obtain information from client regarding his/her physical status.Make inquiries of client to include any changes with him/her, symptoms, etc.Assess medication side effects and/or adverse reactions.Perform medication monitoring.Perform crisis intervention techniques as needed.Administer injections as needed and document in clients' electronic medical recordInterface with local laboratories to obtain test results as neededComplete and maintain documentation in a timely mannerReport any client or staff incidents or injuries to the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner.Ensure clients comply with rules, maintaining a clean and safe environment to include performance of housekeeping, assisting clients where necessary.Demonstrate good safety skills including fire drills, emergency procedures and back safety techniques.Promote a positive work environment, including positive relationships with clients and their families, supervisors, and co-workers.Attend staff meetings in-service meetings, and trainings as required, staying current on all trainings/certifications.Maintain Nursing licensure in AlabamaReport to work for accepted PRN shifts, remaining on shift until able to be relieved; correctly complete and submit timesheets and leave requests in a timely manner.Report any facility or maintenance issues in a timely fashion and assist in the maintenance/housekeeping of the facility and equipment. Perform verbal and at times physical de-escalation techniques as required, in addition to crisis interventions.May be required to lift clients at times, with assistance.Complete other duties as assigned.This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.What we're looking for:Valid Alabama State LicenseMinimum of two years' experience in the mental health fieldExperience in Withdrawal Management preferredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProficient computer skills to include knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteExcellent organizational and documentation skillsExcellent Customer Service experienceSAMA certification (or ability to obtain)We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.