RN/LPN

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

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