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RN Acute, PM (Daphne)
AltaPointe Health Systems - Daphne, AL
Job Title: RN Acute, PM (Daphne)
Position: Nurse in a psychiatric hospital setting
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: $10,000 sign-on bonus available
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Location
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City: Daphne
State: AL
ZIP Code:
Job Responsibilities
- Complete the admission process for consumers including Nursing Assessments, Medical Checklist/Physical Health/Nutritional screening, Medication List, Medication Administration Record, vital signs, height/weight, transcribing physician orders, AIMS, and admission notes.
- Observe consumers' behavior in groups and activities, documenting observations in consumer records.
- Interact with consumers and evaluate needs to ensure proper information is reported from shift to shift and during staffing with the Treatment Team.
- Supervise nursing care, overseeing routine task assignments of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Behavioral Aides/Specialists.
- Administer medications while observing the Six Rights of medication administration.
- Provide medication education for the consumer and family, including uses and potential side effects.
- Monitor consumers for potential side effects of medications and report findings to the physician.
- Communicate effectively with the physician regarding the consumer’s physical and mental condition.
- Interface with the multi-disciplinary team and participate cooperatively in the development of the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
- Perform venipuncture for laboratory requests, monitor results, and report abnormal findings to the physician.
- Provide emergency care as needed (CPR, MindSet, PRN medications) according to AltaPointe Policy & Procedures.
- Assist consumers with personal care issues (bathing, toileting, and other personal hygiene items).
- Demonstrate willingness to work on any unit at EastPointe or BayPointe based on facility needs.
- Recognize the elements of a crisis state and know how to deescalate or resolve the situation.
- Assist with Seclusion and Restraints per AltaPointe Policy & Procedures.
- Document in a clear and timely fashion as per AltaPointe policy.
- Treat consumers with care, dignity, and compassion, respecting their privacy and confidentiality.
- Maintain courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers.
- Actively participate in Performance and Improvement activities and AltaPointe committees as required.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Nursing Assessment
- Medication administration
- Emergency care procedures
- Patient communication
- Behavioral observation
Preferred Skills
- Experience in psychiatric nursing
- Familiarity with multidisciplinary treatment planning
- Knowledge of medication side effects
Requirements
Experience:
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License & Certification:
- Current Alabama Registered Nurse License
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COVID-19 Requirements: Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved accommodation for religious or medical reasons.
Benefits
- Not specified
Supplemental Pay
- $10,000 sign-on bonus.
Special Notes
- Not specified
Facility Details
Name: AltaPointe Health Systems
Description: A private, free-standing psychiatric hospital for adults.
Specialties:
- Psychiatric treatment
- Crisis stabilization
Mission: The goal is for each patient to return to home or to the least restrictive level of care.
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No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
09/15/2025
Posted:
06/15/2025
