Mental Health RN

Company: Wexford Health
Location: Bessemer
Posted on: July 21, 2021

Job Description:

At Wexford Health our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone.  We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue.

Wexford Health has an exceptional opportunity for a Full-Time Mental Health Registered Nurse to join our team of healthcare and mental health professionals at Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer, AL.

**12 hour shifts!**

**6am-6pm with every other weekend off**

**$29.50 starting rate, higher rates available with experience**

SIGN-ON BONUS

We’re proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Annual review with performance increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plans
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares nursing assignments as assigned.
• Sets up prescribed medications in accordance with patients’ nursing care plans.
• Provides nursing treatments as outlined in the plan of care.
• Assesses, develops, and monitors programs for self-administration of medications.
• Conducts medication management and health education individual and group contacts.
• Assists in controlling aggressive or disruptive behavior.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements list the minimum to qualify.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

LICENSING: Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Alabama Board of Nursing (ASBN)

CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification

EDUCATION:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience with the special needs and behavior of individuals in forensic and correctional settings preferred.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Keywords: Wexford Health, Birmingham , Mental Health RN, Other , Bessemer, Alabama