American Health Partners
Registered Nurse (RN) Nights
American Health Partners, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
Registered Nurse (RN) Nights
American Health Partners
Position Summary The purpose of this position is to provide clinical oversight for the day‑to‑day operations of the hospital, work with patients in a therapeutic setting, follow and carry out physician orders, complete assessments, initiate and update treatment plans, direct patient care, conduct group and individual therapy/education, refer for intake and continuum of care, apply treatment, restraints, or seclusion interventions, meet patient goals, maintain clinical documentation, administer IV and medication, educate family members, teach and supervise other mental health care workers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ensures that patient needs are met by ongoing assessments of patient needs, health status conditions, as well as patient response to interventions and provides nursing staff to meet those needs
Actively involved in treatment modalities/interventions and documenting progress
Evaluates the care for each patient on admission and on an ongoing basis in accordance with accepted nursing practice
Ensures that the nursing staff develops and keeps current nursing care plans for each patient
Makes all patient care assignments
Supervise and evaluates the clinical activities of each non‑employee nursing staff person
Reviews staffing schedules and meets patient care need to make adjustment for nursing staff absenteeism
Administer medications, IV administration and venipuncture techniques as authorized by state laws
Carry out physician orders
Patient/Family education regarding medication administration, patient disorder needs, benefits, side effects, disease prevention and basic living skills
Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, treatment, and tests
Complete psychiatric metric measures
Complete documentation in medical charts that is organized, clear, complete, current and legible; compliance with completion, filing, retrieval of medical records
Ensure a safe therapeutic and sanitized environment
Complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision and supervises personnel performance and nursing care for department
Adhere to and respect all policies regarding patient rights, anonymity, and confidentiality of all patient records past and present
Observe and evaluate patients' signs, symptoms, and therapy progress
Identify and interpret patient findings or changes requiring attention or notification of other professional staff
Maintain a clean safe work environment
Accept orders from licensed physician, MDs and maintain accurate inventory of medication and store them in a secure area
Investigate and document complaints and incidents regarding patients, staff, visitors, and family members in compliance with federal and state laws, accreditation, policies and procedures
Adhere, demonstrate, and monitor compliance regarding patient rights, abuse and neglect, seclusion and restraint, infection control, professional ethics, cultural competency, and advance directives as mandated by federal and state laws, accreditation, policies and procedures
Function in a friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional manner with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, visitors, coworkers, and management
Implement and comply with Advance Directives formulated by patients
Bring questions or concerns regarding prescribing orders to the practitioner/physician
Ensure that patient information is completed timely, filed timely, and accessible for retrieval from the medical record
Ensure all entries are dated, timed and authenticated (including verbal orders)
Ensure results of consultative evaluations, complications, hospital acquired infections, and unfavorable reactions of drugs are included in the medical chart
Ensure informed consents are properly executed
Ensure and demonstrate that medical records contain physician orders, nursing notes, care plans, reports of treatment, medication records, radiology reports, lab reports, vital signs, and any other information necessary to monitor the patient’s condition
Provide pharmaceutical services within scope of license and education
Prevent transmission of infections among patients, personnel and visitors, identify persons who may be exposed or infected, provide treatment or preventative measures, and manage logistics issues (staff, medical supplies, re‑supply, continued operations, and capacity)
Measure for early identification of patients who require isolation in accordance with CDC guidelines and utilize monitoring for personal protective equipment
Promote, monitor, and utilize hand washing hygiene among staff and employees including utilization of alcohol‑based sanitizers, anti‑infection measures, and device‑associated infection prevention
Demonstrate the development of discharge plans/reassessment before discharge and arrangements for appropriate post‑hospital care to avoid delays
Transfer or refer patients with necessary medical information to appropriate facilities, agencies or outpatient services as needed for follow‑up or ancillary care
Provide emergency care within safe and appropriate times
Promote a drug and violence free workplace
Meet all standards regarding continuing education and basic qualifications
Required Skills
Awareness and knowledge of standard nursing practice and the conditions of geriatric and/or mentally ill patients
Communication and interpersonal skills to de‑escalate potentially violent patients and prevention of early intervention for assaultive, self‑injurious behavior
Able to problem solve and make decisions, especially during crisis situations
Knowledge and demonstrates use of equipment including restraint systems
Knowledge and demonstrates the specific needs of the population in the following: Techniques to identify patient behaviors, events and environmental factors that may trigger circumstances requiring restrain or seclusion
The use of non‑physical interventions skills
The safe application and use of all types of restraints or seclusion used in the hospital and how to recognize and respond to signs of distress
Clinical identification of behavioral changes that restraint or seclusion is no longer necessary
Monitor the physical and psychological well‑being of the restrained patient, including respiratory, circulatory, skin integrity, vital signs and any special requirements specified by hospital policy
Use of first aid techniques and certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including required recertification
Knowledgeable and demonstrates death reporting requirements associated with the use of seclusion and restraints
Knowledgeable and demonstrates hospital policies, procedures regarding abuse, neglect, patient care, reporting incidents, and compliance with federal and state laws
Knowledgeable and demonstrates universal precautions and methods of controlling communicable diseases
Knowledgeable and demonstrates ethics, compliance, cultural competency, advance directives, and legal aspects
Knowledgeable and demonstrates IV administration, fluid/electrolyte balance, blood components, venipuncture techniques
Knowledgeable and demonstrates DSM‑IV diagnosis, psychotropic medication, and side effects
Knowledgeable and demonstrates thorough patient treatment plans based on needs, strengths, goals
Legal aspects of clinical practice and professional standards
Knowledgeable and demonstrates mission of the hospital
Promotion of the reduction of stigma of mental illness
Knowledgeable of persons served and their rights
Advocate for the needs of the persons served
Required Work Experience
One (1) year of clinical nursing experience preferably in geriatrics and/or mental health
Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a Registered Nursing Degree
Current State Registered Nursing License
Current CPR Certification
Current CPI Certification
Other Requirements
Position may require unscheduled overtime, week‑end work
Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
Travel required
Required Computer Software/Equipment Used
Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Ability to learn HRIS and/or scheduling systems
Standard Office Equipment
Computer
Physical Requirements
Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds
Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling
Work is typically performed in a standard office environment; well‑lit; comfortable temperature controlled; above‑average conversational noise is frequent
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Required Safety Expectations
Working safely and follow safety rules
Report unsafe working conditions and behaviors
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices
Supervisory Responsibilities
Does not have direct supervisory responsibilities
Supervisor frequently determines priorities
Occasionally needs manager’s direction due to extraordinary circumstances
Competencies
Analytical Thinking: Able to gather and analyze data and reach appropriate conclusion; solves problems in a timely manner
Customer Service: Possesses good interpersonal skills while dealing with emotional or difficult situations; responds promptly to customer’s needs
Accountability: Accepts responsibility for own decisions, actions and results; able to maintain dependable behavior in times of crisis or complexity
Attendance: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered; arrives at meetings on time; returns from lunch and breaks appropriately
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively; listens and gets clarification
Ethical Behavior: Upholds organizational values and abides by state and federal regulations; maintains confidentiality of HIPAA information; treats others with respect
Initiative: Seeks increased responsibility; sets self‑improvement goals linked to the organizational goals
Job and Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of the position and industry; seeks additional information
Productivity and Quality of Work: Maintains high level of performance while demonstrating commitment to accuracy and thoroughness
Teamwork: Displays ease working with others; contributes ideas and skills to team; puts success of team above own interests
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Our organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Position Summary The purpose of this position is to provide clinical oversight for the day‑to‑day operations of the hospital, work with patients in a therapeutic setting, follow and carry out physician orders, complete assessments, initiate and update treatment plans, direct patient care, conduct group and individual therapy/education, refer for intake and continuum of care, apply treatment, restraints, or seclusion interventions, meet patient goals, maintain clinical documentation, administer IV and medication, educate family members, teach and supervise other mental health care workers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ensures that patient needs are met by ongoing assessments of patient needs, health status conditions, as well as patient response to interventions and provides nursing staff to meet those needs
Actively involved in treatment modalities/interventions and documenting progress
Evaluates the care for each patient on admission and on an ongoing basis in accordance with accepted nursing practice
Ensures that the nursing staff develops and keeps current nursing care plans for each patient
Makes all patient care assignments
Supervise and evaluates the clinical activities of each non‑employee nursing staff person
Reviews staffing schedules and meets patient care need to make adjustment for nursing staff absenteeism
Administer medications, IV administration and venipuncture techniques as authorized by state laws
Carry out physician orders
Patient/Family education regarding medication administration, patient disorder needs, benefits, side effects, disease prevention and basic living skills
Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, treatment, and tests
Complete psychiatric metric measures
Complete documentation in medical charts that is organized, clear, complete, current and legible; compliance with completion, filing, retrieval of medical records
Ensure a safe therapeutic and sanitized environment
Complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision and supervises personnel performance and nursing care for department
Adhere to and respect all policies regarding patient rights, anonymity, and confidentiality of all patient records past and present
Observe and evaluate patients' signs, symptoms, and therapy progress
Identify and interpret patient findings or changes requiring attention or notification of other professional staff
Maintain a clean safe work environment
Accept orders from licensed physician, MDs and maintain accurate inventory of medication and store them in a secure area
Investigate and document complaints and incidents regarding patients, staff, visitors, and family members in compliance with federal and state laws, accreditation, policies and procedures
Adhere, demonstrate, and monitor compliance regarding patient rights, abuse and neglect, seclusion and restraint, infection control, professional ethics, cultural competency, and advance directives as mandated by federal and state laws, accreditation, policies and procedures
Function in a friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional manner with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, visitors, coworkers, and management
Implement and comply with Advance Directives formulated by patients
Bring questions or concerns regarding prescribing orders to the practitioner/physician
Ensure that patient information is completed timely, filed timely, and accessible for retrieval from the medical record
Ensure all entries are dated, timed and authenticated (including verbal orders)
Ensure results of consultative evaluations, complications, hospital acquired infections, and unfavorable reactions of drugs are included in the medical chart
Ensure informed consents are properly executed
Ensure and demonstrate that medical records contain physician orders, nursing notes, care plans, reports of treatment, medication records, radiology reports, lab reports, vital signs, and any other information necessary to monitor the patient’s condition
Provide pharmaceutical services within scope of license and education
Prevent transmission of infections among patients, personnel and visitors, identify persons who may be exposed or infected, provide treatment or preventative measures, and manage logistics issues (staff, medical supplies, re‑supply, continued operations, and capacity)
Measure for early identification of patients who require isolation in accordance with CDC guidelines and utilize monitoring for personal protective equipment
Promote, monitor, and utilize hand washing hygiene among staff and employees including utilization of alcohol‑based sanitizers, anti‑infection measures, and device‑associated infection prevention
Demonstrate the development of discharge plans/reassessment before discharge and arrangements for appropriate post‑hospital care to avoid delays
Transfer or refer patients with necessary medical information to appropriate facilities, agencies or outpatient services as needed for follow‑up or ancillary care
Provide emergency care within safe and appropriate times
Promote a drug and violence free workplace
Meet all standards regarding continuing education and basic qualifications
Required Skills
Awareness and knowledge of standard nursing practice and the conditions of geriatric and/or mentally ill patients
Communication and interpersonal skills to de‑escalate potentially violent patients and prevention of early intervention for assaultive, self‑injurious behavior
Able to problem solve and make decisions, especially during crisis situations
Knowledge and demonstrates use of equipment including restraint systems
Knowledge and demonstrates the specific needs of the population in the following: Techniques to identify patient behaviors, events and environmental factors that may trigger circumstances requiring restrain or seclusion
The use of non‑physical interventions skills
The safe application and use of all types of restraints or seclusion used in the hospital and how to recognize and respond to signs of distress
Clinical identification of behavioral changes that restraint or seclusion is no longer necessary
Monitor the physical and psychological well‑being of the restrained patient, including respiratory, circulatory, skin integrity, vital signs and any special requirements specified by hospital policy
Use of first aid techniques and certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including required recertification
Knowledgeable and demonstrates death reporting requirements associated with the use of seclusion and restraints
Knowledgeable and demonstrates hospital policies, procedures regarding abuse, neglect, patient care, reporting incidents, and compliance with federal and state laws
Knowledgeable and demonstrates universal precautions and methods of controlling communicable diseases
Knowledgeable and demonstrates ethics, compliance, cultural competency, advance directives, and legal aspects
Knowledgeable and demonstrates IV administration, fluid/electrolyte balance, blood components, venipuncture techniques
Knowledgeable and demonstrates DSM‑IV diagnosis, psychotropic medication, and side effects
Knowledgeable and demonstrates thorough patient treatment plans based on needs, strengths, goals
Legal aspects of clinical practice and professional standards
Knowledgeable and demonstrates mission of the hospital
Promotion of the reduction of stigma of mental illness
Knowledgeable of persons served and their rights
Advocate for the needs of the persons served
Required Work Experience
One (1) year of clinical nursing experience preferably in geriatrics and/or mental health
Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a Registered Nursing Degree
Current State Registered Nursing License
Current CPR Certification
Current CPI Certification
Other Requirements
Position may require unscheduled overtime, week‑end work
Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
Travel required
Required Computer Software/Equipment Used
Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Ability to learn HRIS and/or scheduling systems
Standard Office Equipment
Computer
Physical Requirements
Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds
Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling
Work is typically performed in a standard office environment; well‑lit; comfortable temperature controlled; above‑average conversational noise is frequent
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Required Safety Expectations
Working safely and follow safety rules
Report unsafe working conditions and behaviors
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices
Supervisory Responsibilities
Does not have direct supervisory responsibilities
Supervisor frequently determines priorities
Occasionally needs manager’s direction due to extraordinary circumstances
Competencies
Analytical Thinking: Able to gather and analyze data and reach appropriate conclusion; solves problems in a timely manner
Customer Service: Possesses good interpersonal skills while dealing with emotional or difficult situations; responds promptly to customer’s needs
Accountability: Accepts responsibility for own decisions, actions and results; able to maintain dependable behavior in times of crisis or complexity
Attendance: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered; arrives at meetings on time; returns from lunch and breaks appropriately
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively; listens and gets clarification
Ethical Behavior: Upholds organizational values and abides by state and federal regulations; maintains confidentiality of HIPAA information; treats others with respect
Initiative: Seeks increased responsibility; sets self‑improvement goals linked to the organizational goals
Job and Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of the position and industry; seeks additional information
Productivity and Quality of Work: Maintains high level of performance while demonstrating commitment to accuracy and thoroughness
Teamwork: Displays ease working with others; contributes ideas and skills to team; puts success of team above own interests
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Our organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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