RN Acute, PM; Daphne

RN Acute, PM (Daphne) – AltaPointe Health Systems. EastPointe Hospital is a private, free‑standing psychiatric hospital for adults and adolescent males (ages 12‑18) located in Daphne, Ala. This role provides 24‑hour clinical care to patients in psychiatric crisis, focusing on stabilization and safe transition to the least restrictive level of care.

Sign‑On Bonus: $10,000 sign‑on bonus (RN) available. Terms and eligibility discussed during interview.

• Complete the admission process for consumers, including nursing assessments, medical checklists, medication lists, admissions notes, etc.
• Observe consumers’ behavior, document observations, and communicate needs to the treatment team.
• Supervise nursing care and routine task assignments of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and behavioral aides.
• Administer medications, observe Six Rights, provide medication education, and monitor for side effects.
• Communicate effectively with physicians regarding consumer physical and mental status.
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary treatment planning and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Perform venipuncture, monitor lab results, and report abnormalities.
• Provide emergency care (CPR, Mind Set, PRN medications) per AltaPointe policies.
• Assist consumers with personal care (bathing, toileting, hygiene).
• Work on any unit based on facility needs.
• Recognize and deescalate crisis situations.
• Assist with seclusion and restraints as per policy.
• Demonstrate competencies for child, adolescent, and adult care.
• Maintain professional ethical standards, seek supervision, and pursue continuous improvement.
• Document care in timely, clear, legible, and compliant manner.
• Maintain courteous, respectful attitudes toward consumers, visitors, and co‑workers.
• Perform administrative duties and participate in quality improvement and committees.
• Follow AltaPointe policy and procedures; maintain current state license and certification.
• Attend required in‑services and workshops.

• Frequent standing, sitting, and walking in bursts up to 10 minutes.
• Occasional forward bending, kneeling, squatting, and lifting up to 50 pounds for ADLs.
• Maintain ability to lift to 10 pounds from floor and to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
• Perform restraints or rapid ambulation up to 0.1 mi when necessary.
• Use keys to open doors and maintain contact during restraints.
• Vary positions as needed to accommodate consumer behavior.
• Activity may involve therapy inside or outside the facility, requiring specific physical tasks.

Current Alabama Registered Nurse license required. All new employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19. Unvaccinated candidates may be granted reasonable time to obtain vaccination status in accordance with accommodation policies.