RN, Children's Outpatient Services

Primary Job Functions

• Clinical Responsibilities
• Responds to recipients’ requests for medication refills. Reviews charts for treatment compliance.
• Administers medication observing the seven rights of medication administration and ordering of medications to the pharmacy
• Performs venipuncture for laboratory requests, drug screens, TB skin tests, etc., monitors lab results and reports all abnormal findings to the physician
• Provides individual, family and group education regarding recipient’s psychiatric illness.
• Provides medication education for the recipient and family, including uses and potential side effects; monitors recipients for potential side effects of medications and reports findings to the physician/CRNP/RN.
• Communicates effectively with the physician regarding the recipient’s physical and mental condition.
• Follows up on missed injections and documents in recipients record appropriately
• Completes admission procedures for recipients and updates accordingly to
  
  
  

AltaPointe Policy and Procedures. This process includes at a minimum medical checklist, AIMS, vital signs, Medication List, and MARS if applicable

• Documents on, updates, and reconciles MARS if applicable
• Interacts with recipient and evaluates needs to ensure that proper information is reported during staffing with the treatment team
• May conduct infection control training for staff and recipients when indicated l. May provide HIV education
• When necessary provides nursing support/coverage to other Outpatient programs within AltaPointe
• Interfaces with the multi-disciplinary team and actively and cooperatively participates in development of the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
• Provides emergency care as needed (CPR, PMAB, Emergency Medications), according to AltaPointe Policy & Procedures
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
• Adheres to professional code of ethics
• Effectively demonstrates the application of youth/young adult specific competencies.
• Supervision and Consultation
• Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needs.
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement. c. Actively works to enhance clinical skills.
• Clinical Record Keeping
• Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy.
• Documents in a clear, concise manner, types of recipient problems, treatment goals and services provided.
• Documentation shows that forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information are completed promptly, accurately and updated when appropriate.
• Documents legibly.
• Meets AltaPointe productivity standard
• Courteous and respectful towards program recipients, visitors and co-workers
• Treats recipients with care, dignity and compassion
• Respects recipient’s privacy and confidentiality
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others
• Assists recipients and visitors as needed.
• Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others.
• Is sensitive to the recipient’s needs, expectations and individual differences. g. Is gentle and calm to recipients and families.
• Works in a dependable, cooperative and positive manner with both program and other AltaPointe staff members
• Administrative and Other related duties as Assigned
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities. b. Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required.
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Accesses appropriate community resources according to recipient needs. e. Complies with AltaPointe policies & procedures.
• Maintains current State license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), and attends to required in-services and workshops.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will possess a current RN license to practice in the state of Alabama. Candidates must also have knowledge in youth/young adult psychiatric care and/or psychotic disorders, outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment

• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the youth/young adult/adult population, specifically psychotic disorders
• Knowledge of current principles, evidence-based practice and service provision for Early Interventions in Psychosis
• Knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing care
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology especially those terms associated with youth/young adult psychiatric care
• Familiarity of psychopharmacology and the use of psychotropic medications with the youth/young adult population
• Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, and interventions common to acute psychotic recipients as well as non-violent crisis intervention practices
• Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to youth/young adults with psychiatric disorders
• Knowledge of cultural diversity
• Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles
• Basic Teaching and Training skills