What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse II position at Alabama Department of Mental Health?
Employment Announcement Registered Nurse II Announcement Number 26-05 Job Code N3500 Employment Type Full-Time Job Location Bryce Hospital Tuscaloosa, AL Salary/Pay Rate Annual Salary Range: ($64,152-$93,096) Additional $2.00 per hour MH Direct Care Premium Pay. Additional $2.00 per hour shift differential for evening and night shift. Additional Salary Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State Information employees. Open Date 04/03/2026 Close Date Until Filled Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and three (3) years’ experience as RN OR Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Nursing and two (2) years’ experience as RN. Key Responsibilities
• Assures appropriate and effective treatment services are provided.
• Directs, supervises, assists, and monitors nursing personnel.
• Assures that the Care Plan reflects nursing interventions.
• Assures consistent implementation. of policies and procedures.
• Recommends and carries out disciplinary action.
• Conducts meetings and supervisory conferences with staff.
• Maintains effective communication with other disciplines.
• Administers competency testing and training.
• Compiles and submits reports, forms, and special requests.
• Attends meetings and in-services as required.
• Develops and coordinates orientation for newly hired nursing staff.
• Performs environmental and patient rounds.
• Provides orientation and in-service to staff.
• Ensures compliance with hospital standards. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to recognize medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with various types of people in delicate, frustrating, or tense situations.
• Ability to make independent decisions and take moderate risks in situations not covered by existing procedures.
• Ability to provide care utilizing nursing processes, standards of care, and nursing plans of care.
• Ability to supervise the work of others. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and training programs and establish priorities.
• Ability to operate medical equipment.
• Ability to provide education to patients.
• bility to combine information from various sources to produce new ideas or solutions. Necessary Special Requirements
• Possession of a certificate of registration to practice nursing as issued by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Employee Benefits
• 13 paid holidays.
• 1 personal leave day accrued each January.
• 13 sick leave days.
• 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment.
• Paid parental leave.
• Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of state service.
• Continuous opportunities for acquiring CEU’s needed for maintaining professional license.
• Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board.
• Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit through the Retirement Systems of Alabama. Method of Selection
• Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above.
• All relevant information is subject to verification.
• Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients. Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered. Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official transcript provided by the school, college, or university. APPLY NOW EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $64,152 - $93,096