Nurse Technician (Crisis Stabilization)

Highland Rivers Health; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a dedicated Nurse Technician to join their team. In this role, you will perform essential nursing duties under the guidance of a registered nurse, contributing to the care and recovery of individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive environment. With comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off, this is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about healthcare and helping others. If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career, this role is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Benefits

Retirement Plan with employer matching

4 weeks Paid Time Off

10 paid holidays

1 personal day

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

NHSC loan forgiveness

Clinical supervision for licensure candidates

Qualifications

• Basic nursing duties alongside a registered nurse.
• Certification in phlebotomy required for lab collection.

Responsibilities

• Monitor care aspects including diet and physical activity.
• Assist RN with admission and discharge paperwork.
• Provide daily living assistance to individuals.

Skills

Basic nursing duties

Vital signs collection

Phlebotomy practices

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Certification in nursing or related field

Job 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 Technician, when necessary, will perform basic nursing duties alongside a registered nurse. Duties to include, but not limited, collect vital signs and samples, and perform other administrative and clinical tasks.

Are you ready to make a Difference?

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor all aspects of individual care, including diet and physical activity and report any concerns to the Charge Nurse.
• Shadow RN with all admission and discharge paperwork including nursing assessments on individuals with mental health/substance abuse symptoms exhibiting a state of crisis and needs with development of nursing care plans
• Shadow required daily shift note for all individuals on CSU if applicable
• Shadow all chart checks, CIWA, COWS,
• vitals are completed on the shift and all required logs (refrigerator, temperature logs) are updated on the shift
• Review/update BHL board to ensure accurate and complete census
• Maintains stock of supplies in department
• Provide education to individual and/or family in line with appropriate Release of Information with Charge Nurse oversight.
• Provide education to individuals regarding treatment and aftercare individually with Charge Nurse oversight
• Consult with other outpatient site staff regarding individual's treatment with Charge Nurse oversight.
• Perform safe phlebotomy practices when collecting labs (employee must have appropriate certification.)
• Provides information and data to contribute to the assessment of individuals and reports changes in condition and responses to care.
• Participates as a member of the health care team to identify needs, implement interventions.
• Provides, encourages and participates in activities of recreation and socialization.
• Maintains cleanliness in the facility.
• Provides daily living assistance to individuals as needed.
• Performs direct care to individuals and assists in orienting and checking in new residents.

Benefits:

• 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.