RN Acute, PM (Daphne)

Overview *SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE* $15,000 sign-on bonus (RN) offered. Details of terms and eligibility will be discussed in the interview. EastPointe Hospital is a private, free-standing psychiatric hospital for adults located in Daphne, Ala. EastPointe’s clinical and medical professionals assess and evaluate adults in psychiatric crisis. Treatment focuses 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. The goal is for each patient to return to home or to the least restrictive level of care. Responsibilities Nurses in the hospital setting are responsible for completing the admission process for all consumers entering the facility, assigning/supervising routine task assignments of unit staff, administering medication as needed, communicating daily with the physician regarding the consumer’s physical and mental status, attend multidisciplinary meetings as held, and deescalating or resolving crisis situations on the unit. Essential Functions Completion of 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. Observes consumers behavior in groups and activities, documents observations in consumer records, interacts with consumers and evaluates needs to ensure that proper information is reported from shift to shift and during staffing with the Treatment Team. Supervises nursing care overseeing routine task assignments of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Behavioral Aides/Specialists Administers medications, observing the Six Rights of medication administration Provides medication education for the consumer and family, including uses and potential side effects. Monitors consumers for potential side effects of medications and reports findings to the physician Communicates effectively with the physician regarding the consumer’s physical and mental condition Interfaces with the multi-disciplinary team and actively and cooperatively participates in development of the interdisciplinary treatment plan Performs venipuncture for laboratory requests, monitor results, and reports all abnormal findings to the physician Provides emergency care as needed (CPR, MindSet, PRN medications), according to AltaPointe Policy & Procedures Assists consumers with personal care issues (bathing, toileting and other personal hygiene items) Demonstrates willingness to work on any unit at EastPointe or BayPointe based on facility needs and as directed by the supervisor Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve…