AltaPointe Health Systems
Overview
RN Acute, AM (Daphne) – AltaPointe Health Systems Apply today for this critical nursing role at a private, free‑standing psychiatric hospital serving adults and adolescents. The position offers a $10,000 sign‑on bonus and a supportive professional environment focused on stabilizing psychiatric symptoms and preventing psychiatric commitment. Responsibilities
Complete the admission process for all consumers, including nursing assessments, medication lists, vital signs, physician order transcription, AIMS, and admission notes. Observe and document consumer behavior in groups and activities, ensuring accurate information is reported during shift changes and multidisciplinary meetings. Supervise nursing care and task assignments for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and behavioral aides/specialists. Administer medications while observing the Six Rights and providing medication education to consumers and families. Communicate effectively with the physician regarding the consumer’s physical and mental status. Interface with the multidisciplinary team and actively participate in developing therapy and interdisciplinary treatment plans. 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 and procedures. Assist consumers with personal care, including bathing, toileting, and hygiene. Demonstrate willingness to work on any unit at EastPointe or BayPointe based on facility needs and supervisory direction. Recognize crisis situations and deescalate or resolve the situation, including Seclusion and Restraints per AltaPointe policy. Adhere to professional code of ethics, seek clinical supervision, and pursue continuous skill enhancement. Document in a timely, clear, and legible manner consumer problems, treatment goals, and services provided. Maintain current Alabama Registered Nurse license and comply with all required in‑services and workshops. Physical Requirements
Frequent standing, sitting, and walking in bursts of 5 to 10 minutes, with occasional need to pace with the consumer. Occasional forward bending, squatting, lifting up to 10 pounds from the floor to overhead, and lifting up to 50 pounds for activities of daily living. Ability to maintain back extension on the stomach and perform kneeling or reaching tasks as required. Strong grasp for opening doors and maintaining contact during restraint procedures. Push or pull up to 25 pounds and ambulate quickly for restraint procedures (e.g., jog/run up to 0.1 miles). Vaccination
All new employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19. Candidates who are not fully vaccinated at the time of hire are allowed a reasonable period to obtain vaccinated status. This position requires vaccination against COVID‑19 or an approved accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Employment Type
Full‑time – Entry level
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RN Acute, AM (Daphne) – AltaPointe Health Systems Apply today for this critical nursing role at a private, free‑standing psychiatric hospital serving adults and adolescents. The position offers a $10,000 sign‑on bonus and a supportive professional environment focused on stabilizing psychiatric symptoms and preventing psychiatric commitment. Responsibilities
Complete the admission process for all consumers, including nursing assessments, medication lists, vital signs, physician order transcription, AIMS, and admission notes. Observe and document consumer behavior in groups and activities, ensuring accurate information is reported during shift changes and multidisciplinary meetings. Supervise nursing care and task assignments for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and behavioral aides/specialists. Administer medications while observing the Six Rights and providing medication education to consumers and families. Communicate effectively with the physician regarding the consumer’s physical and mental status. Interface with the multidisciplinary team and actively participate in developing therapy and interdisciplinary treatment plans. 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 and procedures. Assist consumers with personal care, including bathing, toileting, and hygiene. Demonstrate willingness to work on any unit at EastPointe or BayPointe based on facility needs and supervisory direction. Recognize crisis situations and deescalate or resolve the situation, including Seclusion and Restraints per AltaPointe policy. Adhere to professional code of ethics, seek clinical supervision, and pursue continuous skill enhancement. Document in a timely, clear, and legible manner consumer problems, treatment goals, and services provided. Maintain current Alabama Registered Nurse license and comply with all required in‑services and workshops. Physical Requirements
Frequent standing, sitting, and walking in bursts of 5 to 10 minutes, with occasional need to pace with the consumer. Occasional forward bending, squatting, lifting up to 10 pounds from the floor to overhead, and lifting up to 50 pounds for activities of daily living. Ability to maintain back extension on the stomach and perform kneeling or reaching tasks as required. Strong grasp for opening doors and maintaining contact during restraint procedures. Push or pull up to 25 pounds and ambulate quickly for restraint procedures (e.g., jog/run up to 0.1 miles). Vaccination
All new employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19. Candidates who are not fully vaccinated at the time of hire are allowed a reasonable period to obtain vaccinated status. This position requires vaccination against COVID‑19 or an approved accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Employment Type
Full‑time – Entry level
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