AltaPointe Health Systems
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RN Acute, PM
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This description contains the responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the RN Acute, PM position, including the sign-on bonus, program description, duties, and physical requirements. Responsibilities
Completion of 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, document 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 and oversee routine task assignments of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Behavioral Aides/Specialists. Administer medications, observing the Six Rights of medication administration. Provide medication education for the consumer and family, including uses and potential side effects. Monitor for side effects 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 actively participate 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 and as directed by the supervisor. 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. Demonstrate competencies across child/adolescent/adult care. Adhere to professional code of ethics; seek clinical supervision and consultation as needed. Accept and employ suggestions for improvement; actively work to enhance clinical skills. Document in a timely, clear, and concise manner per AltaPointe policy; ensure forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information are completed promptly and updated as appropriate. Document legibly and maintain courteous and respectful attitudes toward consumers, visitors, and co-workers. Treat consumers with care, dignity and compassion; respect privacy and confidentiality. Be pleasant and cooperative with others; assist consumers and visitors as needed. Ensure personal values do not inhibit the ability to relate and care for others; be sensitive to consumer needs, expectations, and differences; remain gentle and calm with families and consumers. Participate in performance improvement activities and AltaPointe committees as required; complete assigned tasks in a timely manner. Access appropriate community resources according to consumer needs; follow AltaPointe policies and procedures; maintain current state license and renewal requirements; attend required in-services and workshops. Physical Requirements
Frequent standing, sitting, and walking in bursts of 5 to 10 minutes; may require pacing or changing positions based on consumer behavior. Occasional forward bending from the hips; occasional full squat/lunge from a standing position. Occasional need to maintain back extension while in a prone position; may involve lifting or supporting the consumer. Occasionally able to support own body weight on one knee and elbow on the same side; occasionally kneel and reach toward the floor. Lift up to 10 pounds from the floor to various levels; may lift up to 50 pounds to assist in activities of daily living as required. Maintain grip strength to operate keys and to assist during restraints; push/pull up to 25 pounds occasionally. Ambulate quickly to assist coworkers during restraint procedures (example: jog/run up to 0.1 mile). Some activities may occur inside or outside the facility; physical requirements may vary with activities. Current Alabama Registered Nurse License. AltaPointe requires that all new employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Candidates not fully vaccinated at hire may have a reasonable amount of time to obtain vaccination status. This position requires vaccination against COVID-19 or an approved accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Seniorit y level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
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Join to apply for the
RN Acute, PM
role at
AltaPointe Health Systems . Note:
This description contains the responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the RN Acute, PM position, including the sign-on bonus, program description, duties, and physical requirements. Responsibilities
Completion of 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, document 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 and oversee routine task assignments of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Behavioral Aides/Specialists. Administer medications, observing the Six Rights of medication administration. Provide medication education for the consumer and family, including uses and potential side effects. Monitor for side effects 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 actively participate 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 and as directed by the supervisor. 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. Demonstrate competencies across child/adolescent/adult care. Adhere to professional code of ethics; seek clinical supervision and consultation as needed. Accept and employ suggestions for improvement; actively work to enhance clinical skills. Document in a timely, clear, and concise manner per AltaPointe policy; ensure forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information are completed promptly and updated as appropriate. Document legibly and maintain courteous and respectful attitudes toward consumers, visitors, and co-workers. Treat consumers with care, dignity and compassion; respect privacy and confidentiality. Be pleasant and cooperative with others; assist consumers and visitors as needed. Ensure personal values do not inhibit the ability to relate and care for others; be sensitive to consumer needs, expectations, and differences; remain gentle and calm with families and consumers. Participate in performance improvement activities and AltaPointe committees as required; complete assigned tasks in a timely manner. Access appropriate community resources according to consumer needs; follow AltaPointe policies and procedures; maintain current state license and renewal requirements; attend required in-services and workshops. Physical Requirements
Frequent standing, sitting, and walking in bursts of 5 to 10 minutes; may require pacing or changing positions based on consumer behavior. Occasional forward bending from the hips; occasional full squat/lunge from a standing position. Occasional need to maintain back extension while in a prone position; may involve lifting or supporting the consumer. Occasionally able to support own body weight on one knee and elbow on the same side; occasionally kneel and reach toward the floor. Lift up to 10 pounds from the floor to various levels; may lift up to 50 pounds to assist in activities of daily living as required. Maintain grip strength to operate keys and to assist during restraints; push/pull up to 25 pounds occasionally. Ambulate quickly to assist coworkers during restraint procedures (example: jog/run up to 0.1 mile). Some activities may occur inside or outside the facility; physical requirements may vary with activities. Current Alabama Registered Nurse License. AltaPointe requires that all new employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Candidates not fully vaccinated at hire may have a reasonable amount of time to obtain vaccination status. This position requires vaccination against COVID-19 or an approved accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Seniorit y level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AltaPointe Health Systems by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Registered Nurse” roles. Administrator RN Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
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