PRN Registered Nurse

Job DetailsLevel

• ExperiencedJob
• Location:
• Huntsville,
• AL 35802Position
• Type:
• PRN (As
• Needed)Education
• Level:
• Nurse
• LicenseTravel
• Percentage: Up to 25%Job
• Shift:
• AnyJob
• Category:
• NurseJob
• Description: The Registered Nurse-PRN will work in our Adult Services and/or Child & Adolescent services departments helping to maintain client care by evaluating clients for emergent care needs and supporting our therapeutic team within client treatment plans. The RN will properly document the medical progress and notes of clients while adhering with Center, state, and federal regulations. Those hired in this role will be required to report to at least four (4) shifts per month to maintain employment. You can be scheduled to work at any location at WellStone location.
• What you'll be doing: Adhere to the Center’s philosophy of care, professional ethics and other standards of policies and procedure. Utilize the nursing process in assessing, planning, evaluating and providing care to clients. Administer stat IM or P.O. medications. Enter documentation into our Electronic Medical Records System. Interface with local laboratories to process ordering/requisitioning lab tests (per psychiatrist) or obtaining results from tests. Obtain and record vital signs, i.e. orthostatic blood pressure, weight, height, pulse rate and rhythm. Perform crisis intervention as needed. In lieu of psychiatrist’s absence, conduct assessments of client’s mental status to include homicidal/suicidal ideation, appearance/grooming, affect, mood, energy level, rate/pitch of speech, perceptual disturbances, and physical status. Medication monitoring to include assessing the effectiveness of given medications, changes in symptoms since last visit, inquire about over the counter medications, observation of possible side effects and document in client electronic chart. Conduct as requested by the Division Director and /or Medical Director- medication monitoring groups. Educate client and family on medication, possible interactions and side effects in addition to the importance of taking the medication. Maintain and monitor medication samples. Complete client documentation per Center and State policies/procedures and standards in a timely manner. Evaluate and assess Center medical emergencies. Collaborate with Center staff regarding client wellbeing, and work with outside agencies as requested. Maintain accurate records of clients scheduled injections. Ensure client has a current prescription for scheduled injection/medication. Administer the injections to client as prescribed. Record injection on medication record in client chart. Maintain licensure in the State of Alabama. Complete and maintain documentation in a timely manner. Attend staff meetings. Complete other duties assigned. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.