Licensed Practical Nurse – Mental Health Care & Recovery

Highland Rivers Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible benefits

Retirement plan with employer matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Personal day

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

NHSC loan forgiveness

Clinical supervision for licensure

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated psychiatric nurse to join our team. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for individuals with serious mental health conditions in a collaborative clinical setting.

The role focuses on medication management, education for patients and families, and coordination with primary care and mental health professionals to promote overall wellbeing. State-required trainings are part of the duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and nursing assessments to determine care needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans for individuals with mental health conditions.
• Administer medications and monitor effects.
• Monitor physical health needs including vital signs and glucose levels.
• Educate individuals and families on medication management and coping skills.
• Coordinate care with PCPs and other mental health professionals.
• Document care plans, progress, and outcomes accurately.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and weekly progress meetings.

Job description

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated psychiatric nurse to join our team. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for individuals with serious mental health conditions in a collaborative clinical setting.

The role focuses on medication management, education for patients and families, and coordination with primary care and mental health professionals to promote overall wellbeing. State-required trainings are part of the duties.