Outpatient RN or LPN

Claratel Behavioral Health • Decatur, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing services to individuals receiving behavioral healthcare in accordance with medical protocols. Assesses clients’ conditions, develops care plans, and provides treatment and education. Participates as a member of the clinical treatment team and provides guidance on nursing treatment and health-related matters. Provides direct nursing services and clinical education to clients and their families or significant others.

The position works in an outpatient clinic and may require some evening or weekend hours based on clinic needs. Flexibility to float to other agency sites as needed to provide coverage is required. The role reports to the Clinic Manager.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license to practice in Georgia.
• Ability to perform venipuncture and medication injections.
• Basic computer and typing skills.
• Ability to use an electronic health record.
• Ability to professionally work with clients, families, and caregivers using a recovery-focused and trauma-informed approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers at multiple sites, internal and external customers, and the public.
• Well organized, client focused, and excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to provide direction to other staff during behavioral and medical emergencies.
• Ability to work in a recovery-oriented, client-focused, and trauma-informed care environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments for clients of all ages and carry out interventions based on assessment findings.
• Document assessments and develop nursing interventions according to the results.
• Perform venipuncture and CLIA-waived testing, including urine drug screening and breathalyzer testing.
• Administer injections and complete AIMS assessments as ordered by a physician or APRN.
• Respond to physician and APRN orders in a timely manner.
• Facilitate laboratory specimen collection and ensure receiving-facility requisition forms are completed properly.
• Recognize normal and abnormal laboratory values.
• Measure and record client vital signs, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Coordinate medical and psychiatric care with community providers, including appropriate referral documentation and consultation follow-up.
• Lead during medical emergencies when a physician or APRN is absent, directing team members and making decisions about additional emergency care in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Provide health-related training and education to clients and families as indicated by assessments or requested by the treatment team; facilitate health education groups as needed.
• Maintain examination rooms, equipment, and supplies to provide a clean and safe client-care environment.
• Provide clinical supervision for assigned nursing services staff and, as assigned, Licensed Practical Nursing staff.
• Contribute nursing knowledge to client-care decisions and delegate or follow through on assignments to promote safe, optimal care.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, staff, physicians, providers, families, agency programs, and community partners to support client care and business processes.
• Communicate adverse medication reactions and other relevant information to physicians and providers.
• Complete documentation within 24 hours of service delivery.
• Float to other agency sites as needed to assure coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed