Registered Nurse (Assertive Community Treatment Team)

Highland Rivers Health; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Benefits

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (4 weeks)

10 Paid Holidays

Personal Day

NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying 1

Clinical supervision for licensure

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health in Austell, GA 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, coordinating with physicians and therapists.

Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring vital signs, documenting care plans, and providing education to patients and families on medication management and coping strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and screenings to determine care needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans based on assessments.
• Administer medications and monitor effects.
• Monitor physical health including vital signs and glucose.
• Provide education to patients and families on medications and coping skills.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care plans and progress.

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. 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.

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.