Job Description

Job Duties:

Under supervision the RN performs all duties of comprehensive behavioral health nursing services as qualified to provide to include but are not limited to:

• RNs work experience with either Mental Health, Acute Care and Co-occurring Mental health settings is required for this.
• RN shall have basic office equipment (copier/fax) and computer literacy skills.
• Experience with data or word processing applications (Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Access, Word, etc.) and working in an Electronic Health Record Management System.
• RN shall be capable of communicating orally and in writing in English.
• Perform visual, audio logical screening, tuberculosis (TB), HIV, Hepatitis C screening and pregnancy testing as indicated, within Twenty-Four (24) hours of admission, including reading TB test within Forty-Eight (48) hours of patient admission and enter all information in patients’ electronic medical record and/ or physical medical chart as indicated or directed by Department.
• Document Nursing notes, observations of specific physical or behavioral signs and symptoms.
• Administer prescribed medication as ordered by a Physician. Transcribe orders to the appropriate Medication Administration Record. Order Medications from Pharmacy and check for accuracy when receiving medications before storing in a secure area.
• Perform proper disposition of used hypodermic apparatus and biohazard waste.
• Provide Health Education on a One-to-One (Nurse to Patient) basis.
• Be able to recognize Medical Emergencies and respond appropriately.
• Be able to identify and recognize any medical problems to escalate to the next level Provider (Supervisory Registered Nurse, attending Provider, medical director, or designee) Skilled in evaluating the effectiveness of the Nursing Care Plan.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current, unencumbered License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia or a state that that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Minimum of 1 yr. of psychiatric nursing experience required.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs and have the strength to push and pull and stand for long periods of time.
• Current BLS (American Heart Association) required.

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