Registered Nurse - Medical Unit

Behavioral Health Geri Pysch

Schedule:

Full Time Nights, 7p to 7a

• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Associate Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• and more

Our Behavioral Health services at UAB St. Vincent's East include 80 beds for adult and geriatric patients with acute and chronic mental health needs. Our dedicated team-based care model provides individualized, compassionate care. We provide a safe and structured environment focused on stabilization, recovery, and long-term wellness.

• Provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.
• Perform initial and ongoing bio-psychosocial assessments according to accepted standards of nursing practice. Develop a nursing plan of care consistent with the master treatment plan.
• Participate in treatment team conferences to assist in planning and revising goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the age-related and problem-specific needs of each patient.
• Implement nursing plan of care for assigned patients and conduct and/or co-lead group therapy sessions for patients.
• Evaluate patient's response to interventions and revise nursing plan of care as needed.

• Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing AND required professional licensure at time of hire.