Nurse

Nurse

Contact with the client to monitor, evaluate, educate and/or carry out physician's order. The Nurse should be committed to Sanctuary practice utilizing tools that reinforce our shared language to create a trauma-responsive culture.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing assessment to observe, monitor, educate and care for the physical, nutritional and psychological issues, problems or crises manifested in the course of the clients' treatment.
• Educating the client about medical, nutritional and other health issues related to the individual's mental health or substance related issues.
• Assess and monitor client's medical and other health issues that are either directly related to the mental health or substance related disorder, or to the treatment of the disorder.
• Educating the client's family/caregiver about medical, nutritional and other health issues related to the individual's mental health or substance related issues.
• Educating the client's family/caregiver on medications and potential medication side effects.
• Utilize personal safety plan for managing emotions and interactions with staff and clients.
• Provide training for self-administration of medication.
• Maintain and utilize knowledge and skills regarding current research trends in best/evidence-based practices for psychiatric nursing and medication management.
• Stay updated on all contracting and accrediting requirements.
• Share information with the treatment team and be considered a part of the treatment team.
• Provide the number of billable hours assigned to the position.
• Ensure documentation meets requirements of Medicaid, DBHDD, and other CMO audits.
• Utilize agency's designated client services software for entering service notes and submitting billables in required timeframes.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Communicate with and work in conjunction with agency doctor, physician or psychiatrist.
• Assist with preparation of files for clinic days including receiving test results ordered by physician.
• Assist the Clinician/Therapist in documenting for all billing requirements.
• Contact insurance companies as necessary for prior authorization for medications prescribed by agency physician or psychiatrist.
• Conduct brief medical screenings for new clients in residential program as scheduled.
• Represent agency favorably at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience:

Registered Nurse within the scope of O.C.GA Practice Acts

• Preferred Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in mental health

Necessary Skills:

• Clinical assessment skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of public sector services and supports
• Experience providing services under Georgia Medicaid guidelines(desirable)
• Planning and time management skills
• General computer knowledge
• Adequate training or experience to demonstrate the possession of knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties and tasks assigned to this position

Ongoing Qualifications:

• Agree to abide by all the policies, rules, guidelines and regulations of the Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries, Inc.
• Exhibit tactfulness and good judgment in dealing with people
• Familiar with traditional Baptist tenets, customs and practices and shall maintain a compatible lifestyle
• Meet all employee guidelines and qualifications as outlined by GBCH & FM, license, contracts and accreditation.
• Exhibit the Core Values of Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries, Inc.
• Utilize the Sanctuary Model of Care and conduct job responsibilities in a trauma responsive manner.
• Have the ability to work in partnership with other members in a team approach
• Arrive to work on time and as scheduled
• Achieve and accomplish annual goals assigned by supervisor or provide acceptable documentation as to why goals were not met.
• Understanding of confidential issues and protected information assigned under HIPAA
• Complete required staff development hours within the program, current CPR, 1st Aid and approved emergency safety intervention training
• Annual physical
• Favorable MVR and fingerprint results
• Maintain valid State Driver's License as required