Nurse (Outpatient Clinic)

Job Category Substance Use, Mental Health, Licensed Nurse Industry Public and Community Healthcare Employee Type Non-Exempt Required Degree 2 Year Degree Contact information Description There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health! Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities. Job Summary The Nurse is responsible for nursing assessments, health screening, medication administration, health education and other nursing duties as needed. Are you ready to make a Difference? Job Duties and Responsibilities Assess individuals with health problems of mental health/substance use challenges and needs with completion of nursing assessments and development of nursing care plans. Completes RPR, TB and Hep C testing for individuals attending the program. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in conditions by observation using proper nursing care Provides education to individuals, staff and family. Attends case staffing/treatment team meetings as directed by supervisor. Intervenes, stabilizes and manages acute crisis situations as needed. Assists in training co-staff in areas relating to service specialties as needed. Maintains confidentiality for all indirect/direct service in accordance with agency policies and HIPAA policies. Maintains stock of supplies Other duties as assigned. Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc. Retirement Plan with employer matching 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service 10 paid holidays 1 personal day Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness Requirements Associate’s degree in Nursing required. Active, unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Georgia. Professional experience in behavioral health, specifically focusing on substance use disorders. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly preferred. Summary Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, national origin, age sex, religion, or disability. Selected applicants must pass a pre-employment background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen. Additional Information What shift will the Position work? 8 am - 5 pm #J-18808-Ljbffr Highland Rivers Health in