AltaPointe Health Systems · 2 months ago
RN Acute, PM
Mobile, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelAltaPointe Health Systems is a psychiatric acute care facility located in Mobile, AL, focusing on stabilizing psychiatric symptoms for patients. The RN Acute is responsible for completing admission processes, supervising nursing care, administering medications, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for consumers.
Health CareHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
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 the situation
Assists with Seclusion and Restraints per AltaPointe Policy & Procedures
Effectively demonstrates the application of child/adolescent/adult competencies
Adheres to professional code of ethics
Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needs
Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
Actively works to enhance clinical skills
Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
Documents in a clear, concise manner types of consumer problems, treatment goals and services provided
Documentation shows that forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information are completed promptly, accurately and updated when appropriate
Documents legibly
Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers
Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion
Respects consumers’ privacy and confidentiality
Is pleasant and cooperative with others
Assists consumers and visitors as needed
Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
Is sensitive to the consumers’ needs, expectations and individual differences
Is gentle and calm with consumers and families
Administrative and other related duties as assigned
Actively participates in Performance and Improvement activities
Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs
Follows AltaPointe Policy & Procedures
Maintains current state license and requirements for renewals
Attends required in-services and workshops
Qualification
Required
Current Alabama Registered Nurse License
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 the situation
Assists with Seclusion and Restraints per AltaPointe Policy & Procedures
Effectively demonstrates the application of child/adolescent/adult competencies
Adheres to professional code of ethics
Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needs
Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
Actively works to enhance clinical skills
Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
Documents in a clear, concise manner types of consumer problems, treatment goals and services provided
Documentation shows that forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information are completed promptly, accurately and updated when appropriate
Documents legibly
Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers
Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion
Respects consumers' privacy and confidentiality
Is pleasant and cooperative with others
Assists consumers and visitors as needed
Personal values don't inhibit ability to relate and care for others
Is sensitive to the consumers' needs, expectations and individual differences
Is gentle and calm with consumers and families
Administrative and other related duties as assigned
Actively participates in Performance and Improvement activities
Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs
Follows AltaPointe Policy & Procedures
Maintains current state license and requirements for renewals
Attends required in-services and workshops
There is frequent standing, sitting, and walking which are in bursts of 5 to 10 minutes
There is occasional forward bending from the hips while kneeling to reach to the side
There is an occasional need to be able to assume a full squat/lunge from a standing position
There is an occasional need to maintain back extension while being on stomach with one's own body weight on hips and legs
Occasionally, be able to put one's own body weight on one knee and one elbow on the same side of one's body
Occasionally, be able to kneel and reach to same side toward the floor
Lift up to 10 pounds from the floor to various levels, including from the floor to overhead occasionally during shift
Have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds to assist in Activities of Daily Living, as required
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist
Strong grasp is needed to use keys to open doors throughout the facility, and to maintain constant contact with a consumer during a restraint procedure or with other hold techniques
Pushing/pulling force up to 25 pounds occasionally during shift
There are times that require the employee to be able to ambulate as quickly as possible to assist coworkers with a consumer in a restraint procedure
At times therapy may be inside or outside the facility; therefore, some activities will dictate physical requirements for playing or games
AltaPointe requires that all new employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Benefits
$10,000 sign-on bonus (RN) offered. Details of terms and eligibility will be discussed in the interview.
Company
AltaPointe Health Systems
AltaPointe Health is Alabama’s most comprehensive behavioral and primary healthcare system, delivering over one million services annually to more than 45,000 patients.
Founded in 1957
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jarrett Crum
Chief Hospital Officer
Luke Engeriser
Deputy Chief Medical Officer
Recent News
2025-08-05
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