Job Summary:

Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values.

Utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and nursing skills to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of the assigned patient with a primary focus to provide a safe and therapeutic environment. Responsible for the shift management of patient care and the services provided by Decatur Morgan Hospital.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:

• Uses common sense and special medical skills to care for patients.
• Applies principles of logical or scientific thinking to establish facts and draw conclusions in problem solving.
• Understands technical information applicable to job function and caring for patients.
• Responds quickly in an emergency with appropriate action.
• Communicates with people.
• Changes from one duty to another frequently.
• Follows and/or gives precise instructions.
• Records and interprets information accurately

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Possesses current Alabama Nursing License.

Experience:

2 years Nursing

1 year psychiatric/mental health experience.