RN - Long Term Care (LTC) in Opelika, AL

• This position has a sign-on bonus of $5,000 along with a $500 referral fee for other LPN/RNs you refer for the company*

Hourly rate: $28-$38/hr

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides clinical leadership and coordination of medical care across Integrea’s residential programs. This role ensures high-quality, person-centered nursing services are delivered in compliance with medical standards and regulatory guidelines. The RN oversees comprehensive health planning, supports interdisciplinary treatment teams, and plays a critical role in helping consumers maintain stability, independence, and safety in the community.

Key Responsibilities:
• Clinical and Medical Oversight
• Conduct nursing assessments and develop individualized health care recommendations related to medical, dietary, hygiene, and behavioral needs.
• Monitor the medical condition of consumers across residential programs, ensuring timely response to acute and chronic health concerns.
• Collaborate regularly with physicians, psychiatrists, pharmacists, and the Director of Nursing on care coordination.
• Review vitals, weight, seizure records, and other critical health indicators.
• Oversee infection control procedures and emergency medical readiness (e.g., kits, protocols).
• Medication Management
• Administer medications and ensure accurate implementation of all physician orders.
• Accept and document verbal/phone orders in accordance with policy; ensure physician signature follow-up.
• Prepare and audit Medication Administration Records (MARs) monthly and for all new admissions.
• Monitor and inventory all medications for proper storage, labeling, and expiration tracking.
• Educate consumers, families, and MAC/LPN staff on medication safety and side effects.
• Team and Consumer Support
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and team meetings to support placement stability and health outcomes.
• Provide direct care guidance and medical support to residential staff, especially in situations involving medically fragile or behaviorally complex individuals.
• Offer individual and group health education to consumers and their families, covering topics such as nutrition, sexual health, hygiene, and self-care.
• Documentation and Compliance
• Maintain up-to-date nursing notes, incident reports, and health-related documentation in compliance with agency policy and licensure standards.
• Ensure timely scheduling and follow-up for all medical, dental, and psychiatric appointments.
• Support ongoing licensure audits, accreditation readiness, and internal quality improvement initiatives.
• Training and Mentorship
• Mentor and train LPNs and MAC-certified staff to ensure safe, consistent, and effective delivery of medication and health services.
• Lead or participate in in-service trainings and team education related to psychotropic medications, chronic conditions, infection control, and trauma-informed care.

Qualifications:
• Current RN license in the State of Alabama
• Nursing degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of nursing experience (behavioral health or community-based care preferred)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHR systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally competent, and recovery-focused care
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently across multiple sites.