Registered Nurse

Mental Health Cooperative•Gallatin, TN

26d•$32 - $35

About The Position

The Medical Operations Registered Nurse supports a licensed physician or advanced practice nurse and the overall treatment team in providing care to clinic consumers. The role includes clinic-based nursing care and community assessments to support continuity of care in physical and psychological health. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Compensation is $32–$35 per hour for a 37.5-hour work week.

Requirements

Valid Tennessee Registered Nurse license.
Phlebotomy skills and ability to administer injections.
Ability to cross-train in all areas of Medical Operations.
Valid Tennessee driver’s license.
Acceptable motor vehicle report (MVR).
Acceptable criminal background investigation.
Personal automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

Conduct nursing assessments and prepare consumers for clinic visits.
Interpret, process, and implement provider orders.
Advocate for consumers and participate in ongoing evaluation of their progress toward treatment goals in the clinic setting.
Maintain consumer records and support accurate, safe implementation of medication orders, including ordering prescribed medications from the designated pharmacy for timely dispensing.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings as required.
Provide general guidance and health education to consumers and family members.
Complete clinical documentation promptly and in accordance with agency standards.
Use the electronic health record proficiently.
Conduct community-based consumer assessments, including in homes and day treatment programs, to provide continuity of care in physical and/or psychological health.
Provide nursing coverage for other clinic locations and departments on a PRN basis.
Collaborate with community providers to provide integrated, whole-person care and address consumers’ medical and treatment needs.
Comply with applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards, and grant requirements.
Use appropriate de-escalation techniques to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
Obtain releases from primary care providers, specialists, other treatment facilities, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations as needed for consumer care.
Complete prior authorizations and attestations for treatment medications.
Perform emergency rescue functions, including administering basic emergency medical aid and evacuating people to safe locations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with interdisciplinary teams.
Maintain a professional demeanor in all settings.
Perform labs, injections, glucometer testing, urine drug screening, and pregnancy testing.
Remain flexible and positive in response to changing needs.
Prioritize customer service for internal and external customers.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Follow up with consumers regarding lab results according to company procedures.
Establish rapport with consumers.
Systematically gather data necessary for consumer treatment.
Assess and assist in determining an individual’s readiness for treatment and change.
Screen for substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms as needed.
Analyze and interpret urine drug screening and pregnancy test results.