Registered Nurse

GATEWAY CSB PEO LLC•Brunswick, GA

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services to individuals receiving behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services. The role includes nursing assessments, medication administration, health screenings, treatment implementation, consumer education, and care coordination. The nurse ensures safe, effective, person-centered care consistent with physician orders, accepted nursing standards, and organizational policies. Some positions may function as a lead worker and provide guidance or supervision to assigned staff. The position operates in behavioral health, substance use disorder, outpatient, residential, crisis stabilization, and office-based healthcare settings. It routinely uses computers, telephones, electronic health records, medical equipment, and standard office equipment. Travel between Gateway sites may be required. Work may involve stressful or crisis situations, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and responding to medical or behavioral emergencies. Non-traditional schedules may be required to support agency operations, and the employee may be required to remain at or return to work during agency incidents or emergencies. The employee must maintain an active, unrestricted Georgia RN license and meet applicable certification, continuing education, competency validation, and training requirements throughout employment. Successful completion of required criminal background screening and pre-employment drug testing is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Current unrestricted Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
Valid Georgia driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to successfully complete required criminal background screening and pre-employment drug testing.
Ability to identify and report adverse medication reactions and side effects; assess consumer health status, limitations, and treatment needs; and recognize changes in physical, emotional, or behavioral conditions.
Ability to perform CPR, obtain and interpret vital signs, and respond appropriately to emergencies.
Ability to collect specimens and perform authorized laboratory procedures.
Ability to educate consumers and families regarding healthcare procedures and treatment plans.
Ability to provide nursing care, personal care, hygiene support, and health education; and assist physicians and interdisciplinary team members with treatment activities.
Ability to accurately document nursing services and consumer progress, implement established treatment protocols and program activities, and contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to safely operate lifting and patient-assist equipment, inspect and monitor equipment for proper operation and safety, and apply safe patient movement and lifting practices.
Knowledge of emergency response and code procedures, body mechanics, nursing care plans, diagnosis, treatment planning, nursing interventions, mental health, substance use disorders, physical health conditions, treatment approaches, facility safety, nursing practice standards, first aid, infection control, confidentiality, and HIPAA requirements.
Professionalism, accountability, attention to detail, cultural awareness, customer service, ethical conduct, cooperation and collaboration, and quality and quantity of work.
Ability to maintain required licenses, certifications, continuing education, competency validations, and mandatory annual or recurrent training.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, responding to emergencies, and traveling between Gateway sites.

Nice To Haves

Related nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze screening and assessment data to determine appropriate treatment services and referrals.
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and evaluations, including obtaining and documenting health, behavioral health, and substance use histories.
Perform physical assessments and visual examinations as appropriate.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation, records, logs, tracking systems, and reports.
Safely administer medications, immunizations, and treatments in accordance with agency policies and nursing standards.
Provide nursing care and preventive health interventions consistent with physician orders and established nursing practice guidelines.
Assist in determining appropriate levels of care based on physician, nursing, and clinical assessments.
Perform venipuncture and authorized laboratory procedures, and collect specimens.
Monitor, document, and report changes in consumers’ conditions, symptoms, and responses to treatment.
Treat consumers with dignity, respect, professionalism, and compassion; maintain consumer safety and security in assigned program areas.
Educate consumers and families about diagnoses, disease processes, medications, wellness, and treatment recommendations.
Accurately transcribe, implement, and document physician orders.
Coordinate referrals to community resources and services when appropriate.
Communicate with physicians, clinical staff, consumers, families, and community providers.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team activities, treatment planning, and care coordination.
Maintain compliance with applicable nursing standards, regulations, organizational requirements, and safety procedures.
Support quality, compliance, and safety initiatives.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
When supervisory responsibilities apply, establish and communicate goals and accountabilities; monitor and evaluate performance; provide feedback and coaching; support employee development; communicate about progress and workplace concerns; initiate corrective action when needed; conduct evaluations; and promote engagement and professional growth.