What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse IV position at Alabama Department of Mental Health?
Employment Announcement Registered Nurse IV (Assistant Director of Nursing) Announcement Number 26-23 Job Code N5000 Employment Type Full-Time Job Location Bryce Hospital Tuscaloosa, Alabama Salary/Pay Rate Range 82 ($81,724.80 - $118,502.40 Annually). Additional Salary Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State Information employees. Open Date 10/09/2026 Close Date Until Filled Minimum Qualifications Graduation from and accredited school of nursing and six (6) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, including three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory experience. OR Bachelor’s degree in nursing and five (5) years experience as a Registered Nurse, including three (3) years experience in a supervisory capacity or administrative capacity. OR Master’s degree in Nursing, including three (3) years experience in the mental health field. Key Responsibilities
• Functions as the Assistant Director of Nursing for the Phase II Care Program as well as assume the role of Director of Nursing Services in absence of same.
• Monitors and evaluates delivery of patient care to ensure appropriate, effective, and efficient treatment services are provided to meet patient care needs.
• Directs, assists and monitors Nursing personnel on all three shifts and conduct communication meetings to address staffing issues and unit conditions/expectations.
• Participates in developing Nursing personnel.
• Monitors and schedules the utilization of available staffing resources to provide essential care without increased overtime.
• Recommends and initiates disciplinary action and commendations.
• Actively participate in hospital and Nursing Department committee meetings and in-services.
• Communicates pertinent information verbally and by written report.
• Develops and implements quality improvement monitoring.
• Provides supervision, guidance, and appropriate delegation for unit nursing personnel.
• Ensures treatment plans are written in an individualized manner, patient specific and updated. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to recognize medical and psychiatric emergencies. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
• 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.
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and training programs and establish priorities.
• Ability to provide education to patients. Necessary Special Requirements
• Possession of a current 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 : $81,725 - $118,502