Job Summary:

Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values.

Under supervision of the registered nurse utilizes knowledge, judgment and nursing skills necessary to assess data and assist in planning, providing and evaluating care appropriate to the physical and developmental  age of the assigned patient with a primary focus on a safe and therapeutic environment.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:

- Uses common sense and special medical skills to care for patients.

- Understands technical information applicable to job function and caring for patients.

- Responds quickly in an emergency with appropriate action.

- Communicates with people.

- Changes from one duty to another frequently.

- Follows and/or gives precise instructions.

- Records and interprets information accurately.

 

Education:

Graduate of nursing accredited school of practical nursing with current Alabama licensure.

 

Experience:

Psychiatric/mental health experience is desirable.