Nurse (Women's Outreach Program)

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!

Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.Job Summary: The Nurse is responsible for nursing assessments, health screening, medication administration, health education and other nursing duties as needed.

Are you ready to make a Difference?Job Duties and Responsibilities:


* Assess individuals with health problems of mental health/substance use challenges and needs with completion of nursing assessments and development of nursing care plans.


* Completes RPR, TB and Hep C testing for individuals attending the program.


* Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in conditions by observation using proper nursing care


* Provides education to individuals, staff and family.


* Attends case staffing/treatment team meetings as directed by supervisor.


* Intervenes, stabilizes and manages acute crisis situations as needed.


* Assists in training co-staff in areas relating to service specialties as needed.


* Maintains confidentiality for all indirect/direct service in accordance with agency policies and HIPAA policies.


* Maintains stock of supplies


* Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:


* Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA


* Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.


* Retirement Plan with employer matching


* 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service


* 10 paid holidays


* 1 personal day


* Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness


* NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties.


* Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track.