RN Acute, AM

About the role

BayPointe Hospital is a psychiatric acute care facility in Mobile, AL serving both children and adult populations. The facility assesses and treats patients in psychiatric crises, aiming to stabilize symptoms and prevent psychiatric commitment. Adult and adolescent patients admitted are those exhibiting life-threatening, destructive, or disabling behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Completes the admission process for consumers, including assessments, medical checklists, vital signs, and medication administration.
• Observes and documents consumer behavior, interacts with consumers, and reports observations to the treatment team.
• Serves as a supervisor, overseeing routine tasks and administering medications.
• Communicates with physicians about consumer health and mental status, and participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Provides emergency care, such as CPR and MindSet, and assists with personal care tasks.
• Works across units as needed and de-escalates or resolves crisis situations.
• Applies child/adolescent/adult competencies and follows policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Current Alabama Registered Nurse License.
• Frequent standing, sitting, and walking for up to 10 minutes at a time, with occasional forward bending, squatting, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 25 pounds, and ambulating quickly to assist with restraint procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to handle crisis situations and maintain composure.

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing practices and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for new hires (RN).

Pay

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• Varies based on patient load and facility needs.