Licensed Practical Nurse (Assertive Community Treatment Team)

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health; Rome (GA); In loco; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

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Health Insurance through SHBP GA

Flexible benefits

Retirement plan with employer matching

Paid Time Off 4 weeks

10 paid holidays

Personal day

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

NHSC loan forgiveness

Clinical supervision for licensure

Descrizione del lavoro

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health in Rome, GA, is seeking a licensed practical nurse to join our psychiatric care team. You will assess patients, develop care plans, administer medications, and collaborate with physicians and therapists to support individuals with serious mental illness.

The role requires a Georgia LPN license, at least two years in behavioral health, strong communication, and EMR proficiency.

Competenze

• Active, unrestricted LPN license in Georgia.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in a mental health setting.
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications and their effects.
• Ability to conduct mental health assessments and screenings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with individuals, families and professionals.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License and EMR experience.

Mansioni

• Conduct mental health and nursing assessments to determine care needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans for mental health conditions.
• Administer medications and monitor their effects.
• Monitor physical health needs and vital signs as appropriate.
• Provide education to individuals and families on medications and coping skills.
• Collaborate with PCPs and other mental health professionals for coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care plans, progress and outcomes.

Conoscenze

LPN license Georgia

Mental health nursing

EMR experience

Communication and teamwork

Formazione

2+ years mental health nursing

Strumenti

EMR systems

Descrizione del lavoro

• Location 6 Mathis Drive,Rome, GA, 30165,United States
• Job Category Intensive Services, Mental Health, Licensed Nurse
• Industry Public and Community Healthcare
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

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.

Are you ready to make a Difference?

JOB SUMMARY

As a psychiatric nurse, you will work closely with our team of mental health professionals to provide comprehensive care to individuals with serious and persistent mental health conditions (SPMI). You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care plans to promote mental health and wellbeing. You will also provide education to individuals, families, and caregivers on medication management, symptom recognition, and coping skills.

Duties and Responsibilities include

• Conduct mental health assessments, nursing assessments, and screenings to determine individuals' care needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans based on individuals' mental health conditions.
• Administer medication and monitor its effects.
• Monitor and manage individuals' physical health needs, such as vital signs, blood sugar levels, and weight.
• Provide education to individuals and their families on medication management, symptom recognition, and coping skills.
• Provide case management services related to identifying treatment needs and connecting individual to resources.
• Collaborate with health (PCP) and other mental health professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of individuals' care plans, progress, and outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of the program.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and provide weekly summaries to progress and barriers for individuals and their goals.
• Maintain productivity standards as assigned.
• Complete state required trainings as assigned.
• 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
• NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties.
• Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Active, unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Georgia.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a mental health setting.
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications and their effects.
• Ability to conduct mental health assessments and screenings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with individuals, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have valid, unrestricted Georgia Driver’s License.
• Ability to use Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification in psychiatric and mental health nursing.
• Experience working in a community-based mental health program.
• Experience providing care to individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
• 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

• Days Position Will Work Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri
• What shift will the Position work? 8 am - 4:30 pm