RN Acute, PRN

About the role

EastPointe Hospital is a private, free-standing psychiatric hospital for adults located in Daphne, Ala. Our clinical and medical professionals assess and evaluate adults in psychiatric crisis, focusing on stabilizing psychiatric symptoms and preventing psychiatric commitment. Adults admitted to EastPointe will have exhibited life-threatening, destructive, or disabling behavior or symptoms. Each patient completes a psychiatric diagnostic evaluation and receives 24-hour clinical care for an estimated three-to-seven-day stay, with the goal of returning home or to the least restrictive level of care.

Responsibilities

• Complete the admission process for consumers, including Nursing Assessments, Medical Checklist/Physical Health/Nutritional screening, Medication List, Medication Administration Record, vital signs, height/weight, transcribing physician orders, AIMS, and admission notes.
• Observe consumers' behavior in groups and activities, document observations in consumer records, interact with consumers, and evaluate needs to ensure proper information is reported from shift to shift and during staffing with the Treatment Team.
• Supervise nursing care, overseeing routine task assignments of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Behavioral Aides/Specialists.
• Administer medications, observing the Six Rights of medication administration.
• Provide medication education for the consumer and family, including uses and potential side effects.
• Monitor consumers for potential side effects of medications and report findings to the physician.
• Communicate effectively with the physician regarding the consumer’s physical and mental condition.
• Interface with the multi-disciplinary team and actively participate in the development of the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
• Perform venipuncture for laboratory requests, monitor results, and report all abnormal findings to the physician.
• Provide emergency care as needed (CPR, MindSet, PRN medications), according to AltaPointe Policy & Procedures.
• Assist consumers with personal care issues (bathing, toileting, and other personal hygiene items).
• Demonstrate willingness to work on any unit at EastPointe or BayPointe based on facility needs and as directed by the supervisor.
• Recognize the elements of a crisis state and know how to deescalate or resolve the situation.
• Assist with Seclusion and Restraints per AltaPointe Policy & Procedures.
• Effectively demonstrate the application of child/adolescent/adult competencies.
• Adhere to professional code of ethics, seek clinical supervision and consultation, and accept and employ suggestions for improvement.
• Actively work to enhance clinical skills.
• Document in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy, ensuring forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information are completed promptly, accurately, and updated when appropriate.
• Maintain clear, concise, and legible documentation of consumer problems, treatment goals, and services provided.
• Demonstrate courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors, and co-workers.
• Treat consumers with care, dignity, and compassion, respecting their privacy and confidentiality.
• Actively participate in Performance and Improvement activities and AltaPointe committees as required.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and access appropriate community resources according to consumer needs.
• Follow AltaPointe Policy & Procedures, maintain current state license, and attend required in-services and workshops.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• Valid Driver's license.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current Alabama Registered Nurse License.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, sitting, and walking in bursts of 5 to 10 minutes; extended pacing with consumers may be required.
• Occasional forward bending from the hips while kneeling to reach to the side.
• Occasional need to assume a full squat/lunge from a standing position.
• Occasional need to maintain back extension while on stomach with body weight on hips and legs for several minutes.
• Occasionally put body weight on one knee and one elbow on the same side of the body.
• Occasionally kneel and reach to the same side toward the floor.
• Lift up to 10 pounds from the floor to various levels, including overhead, occasionally during shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to assist in Activities of Daily Living, including from floor to waist.
• Strong grasp needed to use keys to open doors and maintain constant contact with a consumer during restraint procedures.
• Pushing/pulling force up to 25 pounds occasionally during shift.
• Ability to ambulate quickly to assist coworkers with a consumer in a restraint procedure (e.g., jog/run up to 0.1 mi).
• Physical requirements for therapy activities inside or outside the facility, including playing games.