Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: WellStone Emergency Services - Huntsville, AL, Position Type: PRN (As Needed), Education Level: Nurse License, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Job Description: The Registered Nurse provides specialized care to individuals experiencing mental health conditions and substance use disorder by working to assess, treat, and support clients in various settings. Responsibilities include working with a treatment team to develop individualized client care plans, administering medications, therapeutic intervention, and advocating for client needs. The RN also connects clients with resources and support services for their continued recovery. Those hired in this role will be required to report to at least four (4) shifts per month to maintain employment. You can be scheduled to work at any location at WellStone location.        What you'll be doing: Adheres to the Center’s philosophy of care, professional ethics and other standards of policies and procedures  Utilize the nursing process in assessing, planning, evaluating and providing care to clients  Administer stat IM or P.O. medications  Enter documentation into our Electronic Medical Records System  Interface with local laboratories to process ordering/requisitioning lab tests (per psychiatrist) or obtaining results from tests  Obtain and record vital signs, i.e. orthostatic blood pressure, weight, height, pulse rate and rhythm  Perform crisis intervention as needed  In lieu of psychiatrist’s absence, conduct assessments of client’s mental status to include homicidal/suicidal ideation, appearance/grooming, affect, mood, energy level, rate/pitch of speech, perceptual disturbances, and physical status.  Medication monitoring to include assessing the effectiveness of given medications, changes in symptoms since last visit, inquire about over the counter medications, observation of possible side effects and document in client electronic chart  Conduct as requested by the Division Director and /or Medical Director- medication monitoring groups  Educate client and family on medication, possible interactions and side effects in addition to the importance of taking the medication  Maintain and monitor medication samples  Complete client documentation per Center and State policies/procedures and standards in a timely manner  Evaluate and assess Center medical emergencies  Collaborate with Center staff regarding client wellbeing, and work with outside agencies as requested  Other nursing duties as assigned by the Division Director and /or Medical Director.   Maintain a list of clients scheduled for injections  Maintain accurate records of scheduled injections  Ensure client has a current prescription for scheduled injection/medication  Administer the injections to client as prescribed  Record injection on medication record in client chart  Schedule next injection appointment and give the client the appointment card  Comply with regulations when administering I.M. medications  Maintain licensure in the State of Alabama  Complete and maintain documentation in a timely manner  Attend staff meetings  Complete other duties as assigned.     This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Qualifications: What we're looking for: Valid AL Nursing License  Minimum of two years mental health experience  Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient computer knowledge and documentation skills Excellent organizational & planning skills including CPR and SAMA trained (or ability to obtain)     We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders. We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork. We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.