Behavioral Health RN
Company: YesCare Corporation
Location: Montgomery
Posted on: April 23, 2024
Job Description:
Experience & Requirements
- Registered Nurse licensed within state of employment, license
must be in good standing.
- Experience in providing services to a mentally ill and/or
correctional population preferred.
- Must follow all applicable technical instructions and health
services bulletins.
- CPR certification. A background check, security clearance and
drug screening are required for this role. YesCare is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal
and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are
considered for all positions without regard to race, gender,
national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability,
Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including
Disability/Protected Veterans. Responsibilities Below is a list of
your responsibilities as a Behavioral Health RN with YesCare:
- Assist in ensuring 24-hour coverage nursing services of Mental
Health Unit and appropriate provision of clinical treatment.
- Coordinates Mental Health Unit sick call to ensure nurse triage
and appropriate referral for physician follow-up.
- Clinical duties include: + Psychiatric and physician orders are
implemented in timely, clinically effective manner. + Medications
are administered and monitored in accordance with the policies and
procedures of Mental Health Unit. + Inmates admitted to the Mental
Health Unit receive Initial Nursing Assessment upon admission to
the unit or as soon as inmate's condition permits. + Changes in
inmate's functioning and critical incidents are documented in the
Medical Record. + Nursing Discharge Summary is completed when
inmate transferred from Mental Health Unit.
- Assists in coordination of psychiatric services to ensure
psychiatrist is informed of psychotropic medication compliance,
changes in inmate functioning and results of laboratory testing in
a timely manner.
- Provide group counseling and activities for inmates to ensure
Level II inmates are provided two (2) hours of out-of-cell time
daily.
- Ensure Medication Administration Records (MARS) are maintained
and updated.
- Abides by the security regulations and confidentiality of
inmate information requirements of the facility.
- Monitors medical supplies to facilitate appropriate inventory
and ordering.
- Interrelates and works effectively with Health Services staff,
prison staff and CMS administrative staff.
- Complies with employee standards of CMS and applicable employee
standards of the facility. Compliance includes, but is not limited
to, the maintenance of a working environment and personal
appearance consistent with professional responsibilities,
development of harmonious working relationships, and timely
notification of supervisory personnel of absences from institution.
YesCare Benefits (only applicable for full-time positions)
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO plan
- 401k with matching funds
- Employee Discount and Rewards Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
- About YesCare Health Correctional healthcare is not just a job.
It's a calling. By choosing a career with YesCare, you are choosing
the opportunity to truly make a difference in the health,
well-being, and future of the patients you serve. We take pride in
being a pioneer provider of correctional healthcare. As a YesCare
professional, you have access to the resources and support to
enhance your skills, build a solid foundation to reach your career
potential, and contribute to the care and well-being of an
underserved population. There is no greater calling. Join YesCare
today and be part of our legacy of innovation and clinical
expertise. Join Our Talent Community ID 7 Job Locations
US-AL-Montgomery Category Behavioral/Mental Health Position Type
Regular Full-time Shift / Schedule Weekday Night Location ID
94029
Keywords: YesCare Corporation, Montgomery , Behavioral Health RN, Healthcare , Montgomery, Alabama
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