RN II

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https://laserfiche.alabama.gov/Forms/ADMH-Job-Application

Location for application : Taylor Hardin Announcement Number:26-28

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse II

OPEN DATE:09/01/2026 CLOSE DATE: Until Filled

JOB LOCATION: Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility NUMBER: 26-28 Tuscaloosa, Alabama

JOB CODE: N3500

SALARY

• Minimum Starting Salary: $65,436.00
• Minimum Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State Employees.
• Additional $2.00 Per hour MH Direct Care Premium Pay.
• Additional $2.00 Per Hour Shift Differential for Evening & Night Work.

BENEFITS

• 13 paid holidays.
• 1 personal leave day accrued each January.
• 13 sick leave days.
• 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment.
• Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of employment.
• Continuous opportunities for acquiring CEU’s needed for maintaining professional license.
• Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board.
• Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit through the Retirement Systems of Alabama.
• After 1 year, the minimum amount of the pre-retirement death benefit paid to your designated beneficiary is at least equal to your current or previous fiscal year annual salary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and three (3) years’ experience as RN.
• OR
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Nursing and two (2) years’ experience as and RN.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of current licensure as a Registered Nurse as issued by the Alabama Board of Nursing.

KIND OF WORK

• Assures appropriate and effective treatment services are provided.
• Directs, supervises, assists, and monitors nursing personnel.
• Assures that the Care Plan reflects nursing interventions.
• Assures consistent implementation of policies and procedures.
• Recommends and carries out disciplinary action.
• Conducts meetings and supervisory conferences with staff.
• Maintains effective communication with other disciplines.
• Administers competency testing and training.
• Compiles and submits reports, forms, and special requests.
• Attends meetings and in-services as required.
• Develops and coordinates orientation for newly hired nursing staff.
• Performs environmental and patient rounds.
• Provides orientation and in-service to staff.
• Ensures compliance with hospital standards.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge, skills, and ability to recognize medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with various types of people in delicate, frustrating, or tense situations.
• Ability to make independent decisions and take moderate risks in situations not covered by existing procedures.
• Ability to provide care utilizing nursing processes, standards of care, and nursing plans of care.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and training programs and establish priorities.
• Ability to operate medical equipment.
• Ability to provide education to patients.
• Ability to combine information from various sources to produce new ideas or solutions.

METHOD OF SELECTION

• Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above.
• All relevant information is subject to verification.
• Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients.

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Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered. Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official transcript provided by the school, college, or university.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,436.00 - $94,958.40 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person