RN Outpatient, Adult Outpatient (Assisted Outpatient Treatment) Job Locations US-AL-Mobile Posted Date 2 hours ago(11/7/2024 4:58 PM) Job ID 2024-23463 # of Openings 1 AltaPointe Site Adult Outpatient Services - Mobile/Gordon Smith Category Nursing/Clinical Position Type Full Time Shift/Hours Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

Assists with the completion of the assessment process for patients Administer medications, observing the Seven Rights of medication administrationProvide education regarding patient’s disease process.Provide medication education for the patient and family, including uses and potential side effects. Monitor patients for potential side effects of medications and reports findings to the physician.Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, consult with other specialists as required and adjust nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care. Accurately assign triage categories.Maintain accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, pain management and assessment of changes.Identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.Communicate effectively with the physician regarding the patient’s physical and mental conditionAdminister medical and psychiatric screenings as needed (PHQ-2, UNCOPE, etc.) Complete nurse workup portion in NextGen Perform ancillary testing and tasks as ordered by presiding physician (i.e. PFT, EKG, injections, audiograms, etc.) Administer injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests. Provide support for medical assistants to assure conformance with established standards and procedural requirements.Respond to patients’ request for medication refillsInterfaces with the multi-disciplinary team and actively and cooperatively participates in development of the interdisciplinary treatment planMonitor laboratory results and reports all abnormal findings to the physicianProvide emergency care as needed (CPR, MindSet, PRN medications), according to the Accordia Health Policy and Procedures Demonstrate the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situationParticipate in general and medical staff meetings as requiredEducate the community and patients on health issues to increase health literacyMay conduct infection control for staff and patients when indicatedPerform related duties as assignedEffectively demonstrates the application of nursing competenciesAdhere to professional code of ethics

 

Supervision and Consultation:

 Seek clinical supervision and consultation needsAccept and employs suggestions for improvementActively work to enhance clinical skills

 

Clinical Record Keeping:

Documents in a timely fashion per Accordia Health policyDocuments in a clear, concise manner, types of patient problems, treatment goals and services providedDocumentation shows that forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information are completed promptly, accurately and updated when appropriateDocument legibly

 

Courteous and respectful attitudes towards patients, visitors, and co-workers

Treats patients with care, dignity and respectRespects patient’s privacy and confidentialityAssist patients and visitors as neededPromote a professional atmosphere

 

Administrative and Other related duties as Assigned:

Actively participate in Performance Improvement activities Actively participate in Accordia Health committees as requiredCompletes assigned tasks in a timely manner Access appropriate community resources according to patient needsFollow Accordia Health Policy & ProceduresMaintains current State license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), and attends to required in-services and workshops

 Physical Requirements of the Job: 

There is frequent standing while getting files, paperwork, and handing out medication.Sitting is frequent by nature and up to 5-10 minutes; however, extended sitting could be up to 1.5 to 3 hours for documentation.Squatting and/or lunging frequently to stock supplies and retrieve needed material from file cabinets and book shelves.Fine manipulation for writing, handling paperwork, and dispensing medications to patients.Pushing and/or pulling force up to 1-5 pounds force, horizontally, to open file cabinets and place binders on book shelves.Lifting various ranges from the floor to overhead with weights up to 1-5 pounds frequently.Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

 

 

 

Qualifications

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Alabama. Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.   

Knowledge in adult/geriatric and child/adolescent specialty, outlined below, to be attained within (6) six months of employment:

Knowledge of general nursing care.Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult population.Demonstration of safe medication administration practices including IMDemonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patients served.Knowledge of medical terminology especially those terms associated with adult psychiatric care and/or substance abuseMaintain current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition.Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and, interventions common to acute psychotic as well as to non-violent crisis intervention practice.Basic knowledge of appropriate educational methods. Understanding of behavioral, psychological, physical health and social effects of psychoactive drugs, including alcohol and tobacco on the patient and their significant others.

Knowledge of effects and treatment of physical/sexual/emotional abuse and neglect issues