Registered Nurse
Elite DNA Behavioral Health · Dothan, AL · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, including vital signs, medical history updates, and symptom review
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record
- Monitor patients for psychiatric symptoms, behavioral changes, and medication side effects
- Assist psychiatric providers during evaluations and follow-up appointments
- Administer medications as ordered, including oral medications and long-acting injectables (if applicable)
- Perform medication reconciliation at each patient encounter
- Communicate abnormal findings or concerns promptly to prescribing providers
- Coordinate prior authorizations and collaborate with pharmacies as needed
- Facilitate referrals to primary care providers, specialists, inpatient facilities, or community resources
- Coordinate continuity of care following hospitalizations or higher levels of care
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits
- Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA and applicable mental health laws
- Maintain infection control and safety standards within the clinic
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case consultations
- Support onboarding and training of new clinical staff when applicable
Skills
- Proven experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner for accurate documentation
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and diagnostic evaluation techniques
- Behavior Health Knowledge and Experience
- Familiarity with ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding for procedures and treatments
- Ability to perform physical examinations and assessments in fast-paced environments like hospitals or urgent care centers
- Experience working with diverse patient populations including children (neonatal ventilator care), seniors (geriatrics), or individuals with disabilities or dementia
- Knowledge of infection control practices and HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality and safety
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retailer plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance