Part-Time Registered Nurse (RN) Days Position Available In Cullman, Alabama

Job Description:

About Unity Psychiatric Care Unity Psychiatric Care, a divisionof Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc.,operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia,and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Huntsville, Alabama. Thesehospitals specialize in treating geriatrics who are experiencing amental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including thosecaused by dementia. Unity Psychiatric Care is building a new 48-bedpsychiatric hospital in Clarksville, Tennessee for adults slated toopen in 2020. Services will include a full range of diagnosticevaluation and behavioral health treatments. For more information,visit . 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of thisposition is to provide clinical oversight for the day-to-dayoperations of the hospital, work with patients in a therapeuticsetting, follow and carry out physician orders, completeassessments, initiate and update treatment plans, direct patientcare, group and individual therapy/education, referral for intakeand continuum of care, application of treatment and restraints orseclusion interventions. Meeting patient goals, clinicaldocumentation, IV administration, educating family members,teaching and supervising other mental healthcare workers.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

To perform this job, an individual must perform eachessential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonableaccommodation; including but not limited to: Evaluates the care for each patient on admission and on anongoing basis in accordance with accepted nursing practice Ensures that the nursing staff develops and keeps currentnursing care plans for each patient Makes all patient care assignments Reviews staffing schedules and meets patient care need to makeadjustment for nursing staff absenteeism IV administration and venipuncture techniques as authorized bystate laws Patient/Family education regarding medication administration,patient disorder needs, benefits, side effects, disease preventionand basic living skills Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, treatment, andtests Complete psychiatric metric measures Provide pharmaceutical services within scope of license andeducation Demonstrates the development discharge plans/reassessment ofplans that are made before discharge and arrangements forappropriate post-hospital care that avoid unnecessary delays indischarge Provide emergency care within safe and appropriate times

Required Work Experience:

One (1) year of clinical nursing experience preferably ingeriatrics and/or mental health

Licensing/Certification/EducationRequirements:

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a RegisteredNursing (RN) Degree Current State Registered Nursing (RN)

License Current CPR Certification Current CPI Certification Other Requirements:

Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work Must be willing and able to work flexible hours Travel required

Physical Requirements:

Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Our Organization does not discriminatebased on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age,marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteranstatus, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state,and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonableaccommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should arequest for an accommodation be made. Education Required Associates or betterPreferred Bachelors or better Licenses & Certifications Required Registered NursePreferred CPI Certification CPR CertificationEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rightspursuant to federal employment laws. For further information,please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department ofLabor.