Registered Nurse (RN)
Decatur, Georgia
The RN is responsible for conducting comprehensive health assessments, managing medications, and providing nursing support to clients receiving mental health services.
Posted Sep 17
- Unit and setting
- outpatient psychiatric facility · Behavioral Health The RN is responsible for conducting comprehensive health assessments, managing medications, and providing nursing support to clients receiving mental health services.mental health clients
- License
- RN license Active RN license in the state of Georgia.
Do you qualify?
- License
- RN license Active RN license in the state of Georgia. Check your license
- Certification
- CPR certification CPR and First Aid certification required
- Certification
- First Aid certification
- Experience
- nursing experience Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience, preferably in a behavioral health setting.
- Experience
- medication management and administering psychiatric medications Experience with medication management and administering psychiatric medications.
- Also asks
- interpersonal and communication skills focused on patient-centered care Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on patient-centered care.
- Also asks
- ability to work independently and on an interdisciplinary team Ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Also asks
- familiarity with Electronic Health Records systems Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
- Also asks
- ability to manage a flexible caseload in community-based services Ability to manage a flexible caseload and adapt to the needs of community-based services.
Preferred
- Experience
- behavioral health setting
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Georgia PRN rolesGeorgia PRN postings that state pay run $33/hr to $50/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $48/hr, across 149 postings.
The role and schedule
- Charting
- Credible Assist in the development of individualized care plans and maintain detailed, accurate documentation of client interactions in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system (Credible).
- Day to day
- direct nursing care and health assessments Provide direct nursing care and health assessments to clients, including monitoring vital signs, managing medications, and assisting with treatment plans.
- Day to day
- collaborate with interdisciplinary care team Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and case managers to ensure comprehensive care plans are in place for clients.
- Day to day
- conduct medication management sessions Conduct medication management sessions, including administration, education, and monitoring of side effects for clients.
- Day to day
- educate clients and families on health management Educate clients and their families on health management, medication compliance, and wellness strategies.
- Day to day
- conduct community, home, or telehealth follow-up visits Conduct follow-up visits with clients in the community, at home, or via telehealth as needed.
- Day to day
- assist in care plan development and EHR documentation
- Day to day
- monitor and report condition changes to treatment team Monitor and report changes in clients' conditions to the treatment team, including behavioral, physical, and emotional health.
- Day to day
- participate in interdisciplinary team meetings Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress, challenges, and treatment adjustments.
- Day to day
- adhere to CORE guidelines and Medicaid compliance Adhere to all CORE program guidelines and ensure compliance with Medicaid regulations.
- Travel
- visits in the community, at home, or via telehealth
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
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Preventive Measures, LLC . is an outpatient psychiatric facility with multiple locations within the USA. We provide members of our local communities’ access to necessary mental health treatment. If you want to be part of an excellent, forward-thinking, and growing company, apply today!
Summary
The RN is responsible for conducting comprehensive health assessments, managing medications, and providing nursing support to clients receiving mental health services. Working closely with an interdisciplinary team of therapists, case managers, and psychiatrists, the RN ensures that clients receive individualized, holistic care. The RN is also responsible for educating clients and their families about mental health, medication compliance, and overall wellness, using a patient-centered approach. This role requires a compassionate, adaptable professional who is committed to promoting mental wellness and recovery.
Primary Job
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care and health assessments to clients, including monitoring vital signs, managing medications, and assisting with treatment plans.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and case managers to ensure comprehensive care plans are in place for clients.
- Conduct medication management sessions, including administration, education, and monitoring of side effects for clients.
- Educate clients and their families on health management, medication compliance, and wellness strategies.
- Conduct follow-up visits with clients in the community, at home, or via telehealth as needed.
- Assist in the development of individualized care plans and maintain detailed, accurate documentation of client interactions in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system (Credible).
- Monitor and report changes in clients' conditions to the treatment team, including behavioral, physical, and emotional health.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress, challenges, and treatment adjustments.
- Adhere to all CORE program guidelines and ensure compliance with Medicaid regulations.
Qualifications
- Active RN license in the state of Georgia.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience, preferably in a behavioral health setting.
- Experience with medication management and administering psychiatric medications.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on patient-centered care.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
- Ability to manage a flexible caseload and adapt to the needs of community-based services.
- CPR and First Aid certification required
Company website: https://preventivemeasuresinc.com/
Preventive Measures is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of and passing all job-related clearances, background checks and regulated requirements as applicable and permissible by law.
What's around it?
Decatur, GAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 4% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,655/mo
- Household income
- $139,397/yr, all local households, not nurse pay