Registered Nurse; 1st Shift

Job Details:
Level: Experienced,

Job Location:

Well Stone Emergency Services
- Huntsville, AL, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: Nurse License, Salary Range:
Undisclosed,

Travel Percentage :
None,

Job Shift: 1st Shift (Based on Program), Job Category:
Nonprofit
- Social Services,

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse will evaluate our patients for emergent care needs and support our therapeutic team within patient treatment plans in the Adult and Pediatrics Unit. Documenting the medical progress and notes while keeping up with all state and federal regulation. This is a full-time, hourly position that works on Thursdays, Saturdays, & Sundays, 8am-8pm.

• Conduct vital signs, i.e. orthostatic blood pressure, weight, height, pulse rate information on involuntarily committed patients of our 16-bed locked down facility.
• Prepare discharge planning.
• Provide oversight to the Behavioral Aide working with the clients providing Basic Living Skills.
• Obtain information from client regarding his/her physical status.
• Make inquiries of client to include any changes with him/her, symptoms, etc.
• Assess medication side effects and/or adverse reactions.
• Perform medication monitoring.
• Perform crisis intervention techniques as needed.
• Administer injections, document in client's electronic medical record on a regular basis.
• Administer I.M. medications.
• Interface with local laboratories to obtain test results.
• Ensure required training is up to date.
• May be asked to work at other Well Stone properties.
• Maintain licensure in the State of Alabama.
• Complete and maintain documentation in a timely manner.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and use effective listening and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations.
• Ability to provide a safe environment and promote quality care through adherence to established standards of care and facility policies, procedures and protocols.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Valid Alabama State License-Current
• At least two years of nursing experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate knowledge of computers and familiarity with Microsoft Office
• CPR and SAMA certification (or ability to obtain)
• Strong observation skills

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Licensure reimbursement
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University, and Wallace State Community College

We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.

We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.

We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.