Registered Nurse - Manchester

Registered Nurse (RN)

The Medical Operations Registered Nurse (RN) supports licensed physician or advanced practice nurse, as well as overall treatment team, in providing care to clinic Consumers.

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Location: Manchester, TN.

Compensation: $32-$35 per hour (for 37.5 hour work week)

Responsibilities:

• Nursing assessments and prepare consumer for clinic visit.
• Interpret, process, and implement provider's orders.
• Advocate for consumers and participate in on-going evaluation of consumer's progress towards treatment goals within the clinic setting.
• Maintain perform consumer records for smooth, accurate, and safe implementation of medication orders; including ordering prescribed medications form designated pharmacy for timely dispensing.
• Participate in the multidisciplinary treatment team meetings as required.
• Provides general guidance and health education to individual Consumers and family members.
• Completes clinical documentation in a timely manner that is consistent with agency standards.
• Proficient in electronic health record.
• Conduct assessments with consumers in the community (home, day treatment program, etc.) to provide continuity of care in the physical and/or psychological domain.
• Provide nursing coverage for other clinic locations and departments on a PRN basis.
• Work collaboratively with community providers to provide integrated, whole-person care for consumers and address medical and treatment needs.
• Comply with the requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedure, policies, standards and/or grant.
• Take appropriate action to use de-escalation techniques to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
• Obtains releases from PCPs, specialists, other treatment facilities, ER visits, and hospitalizations, as needed, for Consumer care.
• Complete Prior Authorizations and Attestations for treatment medications.
• Perform rescue functions during emergencies to include administering basic emergency medical aid and evacuating people to safe locations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor in all settings.
• Demonstrate proficiency in labs, injections, glucometer, UDS testing and pregnancy testing.
• Remain flexible and positive to changing needs.
• Make customer service a priority with internal and external customers.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Follow-up with consumer's regarding lab results as outlined in company procedures.
• Establish rapport with consumers.
• Systematically gather data necessary in treatment of consumer.
• Access and assist with determining the readiness of the individual for treatment and change.
• Screen for substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms as needed.
• Analyze and interpret UDS and pregnancy test results.

Requirements:

• Valid Tennessee Registered Nurse license
• Phlebotomy skills and ability to give injections
• Cross-train in all areas of Medical Operations
• Valid Tennessee Driver's License
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
• Personal Automobile Insurance

Benefits: Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in. The following products are available:

• Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 403b - Retirement Plan
• Calm App for medication and mental health
• Gym membership discounts
• Pet Insurance

Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.