Nurse: RN or LPN; Outpatient Clinic

Job Summary

Join to apply for the Nurse: RN or LPN (Outpatient Clinic) role at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health
. The RN or LPN will work in a mental health environment, providing direct service to individuals such as clinical nursing assessments, labs, injections, and medication management training.

• Provide clinical nursing services, including nursing assessments, injections, medication assistance, PAP assistance, sample medications, re-assessments, TB tests, labs, urine drug screens, HIV/Hep C testing, and vitals; complete all necessary paperwork according to Policy and Procedure.
• Work 40 hours per week to complete 40 hours of billable services per pay period (pro-rated for shorter hours).
• Communicate with medical staff to ensure coordination of treatment, including with PCPs as needed, and advocate with other agencies for resources.
• Assist and support in crisis situations using professional judgment and appropriate intervention techniques.
• Educate individuals and their support system on medications, nutrition, health and wellness, and general mental health and addictive diseases.
• Actively engage in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings each week to develop a comprehensive individualized service plan focused on recovery.
• Maintain therapeutic professional boundaries when working with consumers and families, communicating effectively and calmly with sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
• Adhere to safety and infection control guidelines; complete Infection Control reports according to Policy and Procedure.
• Maintain the Nursing Office according to Policy and Procedure, reviewing expiration dates of supplies/medications, temperature logs of refrigerators, and ensuring all equipment/supplies are in good working order/calibration.
• Partner with the physician/nurse practitioner to provide exceptional services for individuals.

• 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
• NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties
• Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Human Resources Services