Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) - This posting is open exclusively at Naphcare, Inc.

, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered nurse, Psychiatric nursing, Mental health assessment, Medication administration, Patient care, Multidisciplinary team collaboration, Crisis intervention, Nursing documentation, Psychoeducational group facilitation, Correctional healthcare, Cpr, Lab drawing, Treatment planning, Discharge planning, Communication skills, Rapport building

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Your job is secure. This process simply allows us to enter your information into NaphCare’s payroll system quickly and accurately. After your submission, you will receive a confirmation letter outlining your position and pay details for your to electronically sign. If you have any questions, please email employeeengagement@naphcare.com. This posting is open exclusively to current AL DOC incumbent employees. NaphCare is hiring a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton, Alabama. The unit is a therapeutic environment, providing intensive day treatment services. NaphCare is partnered with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to provide this program, which is supported by the SNAMHS and funded through the NV-DHHS Division of Public and Behavioral Health. The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse has experience as a Psychiatric RN, in a mental health or correctional setting (e.g., psychiatric hospital; mental health clinic; jail/prison), and in working within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities The Behavioral Health RN will be responsible for providing routine nursing care including assessments, medication administration, drawing labs, and nursing interventions for the THRIVE unit. The RN has a separate, fully equipped nursing room on the THRIVE unit with its own work station in addition to access to the off-unit office. The RN will work with a team of psychiatric providers, mental health clinicians, recreational therapist, discharge planner, and data coordinator led and supported by a program director. Serve as a contributing member of the multidisciplinary treatment team Responsible for safely administering prescribed medications to patients and accurately documenting each administration in the patient chart in accordance with nursing standards and facility policies. Conduct and document initial (or updates to existing) nursing assessments Initiate, administer, and document prescribed protocol including medication administrations Schedule, track, and facilitate medical sick calls to in-facility physicians Track laboratory and diagnostic procedure orders and results Conduct and document at least one psychoeducational group per week related to healthcare Completes nursing treatment summaries for discharge summaries Coordinate with facility health and correctional staff regarding patients’ mental and physical health care (e.g., Director of Nursing, Health Services Administrator, nursing and medical staff) Participate in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff Qualifications Position Requirements/Preferred Experience: Must hold a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Alabama Must hold or obtain a valid CPR card Must possess strong written communication, verbal, and rapport building skills Experience training/working in a psychiatric or mental health setting required Certification as a Psychiatric RN is highly preferred but not required Experience in correctional or inpatient mental health care setting preferred but not required Physical Capabilities: Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift. Why Join NaphCare? NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company. NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include: Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one! Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one! Lowest Cost Benefits! Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one! Tuition Assistance Referral bonuses Term life insurance at no cost to the employee Generous paid time off & paid holidays Free continuing education and CMEs NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up to date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing. If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and I’ll be in touch. Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) | NaphCare Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Advancing Correctional Healthcare | NaphCare

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health RN provides routine nursing care, including assessments, medication administration, and nursing interventions within a therapeutic correctional unit. They also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate medical sick calls, track laboratory results, and conduct psychoeducational groups.