RN/LPN - East Alabama Mental Health Center : Job Details

Do you want to spend your life making a difference? East Alabama Mental Health Center is seeking a registered nurse to deliver compassionate medical care to our consumers in our facilities. This position will be responsible for monitoring the medical condition of consumers on a regular basis and for obtaining appropriate medical care when indicated. If you want to apply your hard-earned training in a positive, welcoming environment, then East Alabama Mental Health Center is the right place for you. Job Responsibilities

• Distribute correct medications to patients in proper doses, recording times of administration in charts to ensure ongoing accuracy
• Take and record patient vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse and respiration, noting any undesirable signs and reporting them to other medical staff members
• Perform daily rounds to monitor patient morale and progress, converse with patients to gauge comfort levels, track changes and report patient status to supervisors
• Monitors medical records to ensure that regular doctor and dental visits are scheduled.
• Provides emergency medical care as needed and ensures that emergency medical supply kits are properly stocked.
• Collects laboratory specimens and assists direct care staff in the collection of routine stool specimens, sputum, etc.
• When behavioral abnormalities or side effects are observed, refers immediately to the RN.
• Consults with family members.
• Ensures infection control policies and procedures are followed.
• Responsible for regularly consulting with the physician regarding medications, illnesses, and routine medical care.
• Ensures doctor orders are followed.
• Completes all required documentation

Skills & Requirements Job Skills & Qualifications Required:

• Registered Nurse.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Must meet conditional employment requirements.
• CPR certification

Preferred:

• Psychiatric nursing experience
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications
• Highly organized and strong attention to detail
• Outgoing and patient with superior communication skills

Benefits:

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health and Dental
• Retirement Systems of Alabama Participation
• Generous Leave Policy

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