Registered Nurse (RN) – Whole Health & Wellness Program
Perry Wellness Center – Americus, Georgia
Job Type: [Part Time 20+ hours per week]
Location: Americus, GA – On-Site with Local Community-Based Services
Schedule: Minimum 15 hours per week
Pay: $25.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
About Perry Wellness Center
Perry Wellness Center is a community-focused behavioral health organization dedicated to peer support, recovery, advocacy, and whole-person wellness. Our mission is to empower individuals in their recovery through compassionate, person-centered services that promote independence, wellness, and meaningful community participation.
We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Georgia-licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to support our Whole Health & Wellness Program in Americus, Georgia.
Because this position requires regular on-site services and occasional community-based support, local candidates in Americus and the surrounding area, preferably within approximately 50 miles, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Overview
The Whole Health & Wellness RN works collaboratively with Perry Wellness Center's Certified Peer Specialist/Whole Health & Wellness staff to support individuals in identifying, understanding, and working toward their personal health and wellness goals.
This is a behavioral health and wellness support position focused on education, coordination, monitoring, and helping individuals become more active participants in their overall health and wellness.
The RN works as part of a recovery-oriented team and should be comfortable working collaboratively with Certified Peer Specialists, behavioral health staff, physicians, pharmacies, caregivers, and other community providers.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support the CPS Whole Health (WHAM) Coach in implementation of the Whole Health & Wellness Program.
- Provide individual health and wellness sessions with individuals participating in the Whole Health & Wellness Program.
- Provide sessions monthly or more frequently when prescribed or indicated.
- Provide health and wellness education and support based upon individual needs.
- Communicate relevant health and wellness information to the CPS-WHAM Coach as appropriate.
- Attend weekly Treatment Team meetings.
- Conduct home visits when needed.
- Contact individuals as appropriate when they are absent from scheduled services.
- Coordinate with physicians, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers regarding an individual's health and wellness when appropriate and authorized.
- Complete required documentation accurately and within Perry Wellness Center's established documentation timelines.
- Maintain accurate and confidential health information and documentation.
- Follow HIPAA, Perry Wellness Center policies, and applicable DBHDD requirements.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team while respecting the recovery-oriented and peer-led nature of services.
- Perform other Whole Health & Wellness-related duties as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia.
- Graduate of a Georgia Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program or otherwise meets Georgia Board of Nursing requirements for RN licensure.
- Ability to work at least 15-20 for part time position hours per week on-site at Perry Wellness Center in Americus, Georgia.
- Ability to maintain all professional licensure requirements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to complete accurate and timely electronic documentation.
- Comfortable using computers and electronic health record systems.
- Ability to maintain HIPAA confidentiality and appropriately safeguard protected health information.
- Ability to work collaboratively with Certified Peer Specialists, behavioral health professionals, caregivers, physicians, pharmacies, and community providers.
- Dependable, organized, and able to manage responsibilities independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Behavioral health or mental health experience.
- Community health experience.
- Whole health, wellness, chronic disease management, or health education experience.
- Experience working with individuals receiving behavioral health services.
- Experience working in a recovery-oriented or person-centered environment.
- Experience with electronic health records.
- Experience coordinating care with physicians, pharmacies, caregivers, and community providers.
- Familiarity with DBHDD-funded behavioral health services is a plus.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an RN who:
- Believes individuals should be active participants in their own health and wellness.
- Communicates respectfully with individuals and coworkers.
- Values recovery, independence, dignity, and individual choice.
- Works well as part of a multidisciplinary and peer-led team.
- Is comfortable providing education and support rather than approaching every interaction solely from a traditional medical model.
- Is organized and dependable with documentation and follow-up.
- Understands professional boundaries, confidentiality, and the importance of avoiding conflicts of interest.
- Is interested in building meaningful relationships with individuals while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Location & Availability
This position requires a minimum of 15 hours per week on-site at Perry Wellness Center in Americus, Georgia, with occasional local home visits or community-based responsibilities as needed.
Because of the on-site and community-based nature of the position, candidates who live in Americus or within approximately 50 miles of Americus are strongly preferred.
What We Offer
- Recovery-oriented and person-centered work environment
- Collaborative team atmosphere
- Meaningful work supporting individuals in their health and recovery
- Consistent daytime/community-based work environment
- Opportunity to work alongside Certified Peer Specialists and other behavioral health professionals
- Professional development opportunities
Equal Employment Opportunity
Perry Wellness Center is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Apply Today
If you are a Georgia-licensed Registered Nurse who values whole-person wellness, recovery, individual choice, and community-based behavioral health services, we encourage you to apply.
Please submit your resume through Indeed for consideration.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
