PRN RN or LPN

MHC Mental Health Cooperative, Inc.; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MHC Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a qualified nursing professional to perform assessments, implement orders, and provide consumer advocacy. The role involves both clinical and community settings to ensure quality care.

Applicants must hold a valid Tennessee nursing license and have current phlebotomy skills. The position values teamwork and commitment to consumer care within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License required.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) necessary.
• Personal Automobile Insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments and prepare consumers for clinic visits.
• Implement provider's orders and advocate for consumers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Medication management

Health education

Emergency medical aid

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Certificate from college or technical school

Valid Tennessee Registered Nursing License or LPN License

Tools

Electronic health records

Phlebotomy skills

Job description

Position Responsibilities

• Nursing assessments and prepare consumer for clinic visit.
• Interpret, process, and implement provider’s orders.
• Advocate for consumers and participate in on‑going evaluation of consumer’s progress towards treatment goals within the clinic setting.
• Maintain and perform consumer records for smooth, accurate, and safe implementation of medication orders; including ordering prescribed medications from designated pharmacy for timely dispensing.
• Participate in the multidisciplinary treatment team meetings as required.
• Provides general guidance and health education to individual consumers and family members.
• Completes clinical documentation in a timely manner that is consistent with agency standards.
• Proficient in electronic health record.
• Conduct assessments with consumers in the community (home, day treatment program, etc.) to provide continuity of care in the physical and/or psychological domain.
• Provide nursing coverage for other clinic locations and departments on a PRN basis.
• Work collaboratively with community providers to provide integrated, whole‑person care for consumers and address medical and treatment needs.
• Comply with the requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedure, policies, standards and/or grant.
• Take appropriate action to use de‑escalation techniques to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
• Obtain releases from PCPs, specialists, other treatment facilities, ER visits, and hospitalizations, as needed, for consumer care.
• Complete Prior Authorizations and Attestations for treatment medications.
• Perform rescue functions during emergencies to include administering basic emergency medical aid and evacuating people to safe locations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor in all settings.
• Demonstrate proficiency in labs, injections, glucometer, UDS testing and pregnancy testing.
• Remain flexible and positive to changing needs.
• Make customer service a priority with internal and external customers.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Follow‑up with consumer’s regarding lab results as outlined in company procedures.
• Establish rapport with consumers.
• Systematically gather data necessary in treatment of consumer.
• Access and assist with determining the readiness of the individual for treatment and change.
• Screen for substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms as needed.
• Analyze and interpret UDS and pregnancy test results.

Requirements

• Certificate of training from college or technical school.
• Valid Tennessee Registered Nursing License or LPN License.
• Current phlebotomy skills required.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation.
• Personal Automobile Insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.