Outpatient RN or LPN

Claratel Behavioral Health•Decatur, GA

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing services for individuals receiving behavioral healthcare in accordance with medical protocols. Assesses clients’ conditions, develops care plans, provides treatment and education, and participates as a member of the clinical treatment team by offering guidance on nursing treatment and health-related matters. Provides direct nursing and clinical education services to clients and their families or significant others. The role is based in an outpatient clinic and may require floating to other agency sites to provide coverage.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license to practice in the State of 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 at multiple sites, internal and external customers, and the public.
Well organized and client focused, with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to direct other staff in behavioral and medical emergency situations.
Ability to work in a recovery-oriented, client-focused, and trauma-informed care environment.
Successful completion of a criminal history background check; pre-employment drug screening may be required.

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 accordingly.
Perform venipuncture and CLIA-waived testing, including urine drug screening and breathalyzer testing.
Administer injections.
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 facilities’ requisition forms are completed properly.
Apply knowledge of 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 follow-up after consultation.
Lead the response to medical emergencies in the absence of a physician or APRN, directing team members and making decisions about further 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, and facilitate health education groups as needed.
Maintain examination rooms, equipment, and supplies in a clean and safe condition.
Provide clinical supervision for assigned nursing services staff, which may include Licensed Practical Nursing staff.
Contribute professional nursing knowledge to client-care decisions.
Delegate or follow through on assignments to promote safe and optimal care for clients and staff.
Communicate professionally and clearly with clients and staff.
Communicate relevant information to physicians and other providers, including adverse medication reactions, to support client care.
Communicate with families, other Claratel programs, and community partners as needed to promote client care, staff functioning, or business processes.
Complete documentation within 24 hours of service delivery.
Float to other agency sites as needed to assure coverage.