EastPointe Hospital is a private, free-standing psychiatric hospital for adults located in Daphne, Ala. EastPointe’s clinical and medical professionals assess and evaluate adults in psychiatric crisis. Treatment focuses on stabilizing psychiatric symptoms and preventing psychiatric commitment. Adults admitted to EastPointe will have exhibited life-threatening, destructive or disabling behavior or symptoms. Each patient completes a psychiatric diagnostic evaluation and receives 24-hour clinical care for an estimated three-to-seven-day stay. The goal is for each patient to return to home or to the least restrictive level of care.
ResponsibilitiesNurses in the hospital setting are responsible for completing the admission process for all consumers entering the facility, assigning/supervising routine task assignments of unit staff, administering medication as needed, communicating daily with the physician regarding the consumer’s physical and mental status, attend multidisciplinary meetings as held, and deescalating or resolving crisis situations on the unit.
Essential Functions
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/SpecialistsAdministers medications, observing the Six Rights of medication administrationProvides 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 physicianCommunicates effectively with the physician regarding the consumer’s physical and mental conditionInterfaces with the multi-disciplinary team and actively and cooperatively participates in development of the interdisciplinary treatment planPerforms venipuncture for laboratory requests, monitor results, and reports all abnormal findings to the physicianProvides emergency care as needed (CPR, MindSet, PRN medications), according to AltaPointe Policy & ProceduresAssists 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 supervisorDemonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situationAssists with Seclusion and Restraints per AltaPointe Policy & ProceduresEffectively demonstrates the application of child/adolescent/adult competenciesAdheres to professional code of ethicsSeeks clinical supervision and consultation needs.Accepts and employs suggestions for improvementActively works to enhance clinical skillsDocuments in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy.Documents in a clear, concise manner types of consumer problems, treatment goals and services providedDocumentation shows that forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information are completed promptly, accurately and updated when appropriateDocuments legiblyCourteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workersTreats consumers with care, dignity and compassionRespects consumers’ privacy and confidentialityIs pleasant and cooperative with othersAssists consumers and visitors as neededPersonal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for othersIs sensitive to the consumers’ needs, expectations and individual differencesIs gentle and calm with consumers and familiesAdministrative and other related duties as assignedActively participates in Performance and Improvement activitiesActively participates in AltaPointe committees as requiredCompletes assigned tasks in a timely mannerAccesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs.Follows AltaPointe Policy & ProceduresMaintains current state license and requirements for renewalsAttends required in-services and workshops QualificationsCurrent Alabama Registered Nurse License.