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, develops care plans, provides treatment and education, and participates as a member of the clinical treatment team. Offers guidance on nursing treatment and health-related matters, and provides direct nursing services and clinical education to clients and their families or significant others. The position works in an outpatient clinic and may float to other agency sites as needed to ensure coverage.

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 interact with clients, families, and caregivers using a recovery-focused and trauma-informed approach.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers across multiple sites, internal and external customers, and the public.
Organization, client focus, 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, trauma-informed care environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with behavioral health.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing assessments of clients of all ages and provide interventions based on assessment results.
Document assessment results and formulate nursing interventions.
Perform venipuncture and CLIA-waived testing, including urine drug screening and breathalyzer tests.
Administer injections and complete AIMS assessments as ordered by a physician or APRN.
Respond to physician and APRN orders in a timely manner.
Facilitate collection of laboratory specimens 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 referral documentation and consultation follow-up.
Lead the response to medical emergencies in the absence of a physician or APRN, providing direction to 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 care environment.
Provide clinical supervision for assigned nursing services staff, which may include Licensed Professional Nursing staff.
Contribute professional nursing knowledge to client-care decisions and delegate or follow through on assignments to support safe, optimal care.
Communicate professionally and clearly with clients, staff, physicians, providers, families, agency programs, and community partners to promote client care, staff functioning, and business processes.
Complete documentation within 24 hours of service delivery.
Float to other agency sites as needed to ensure coverage.