Description:
Position Title: Nurse
Reports To: Clinical Coordinator
Location Assignment: LaGrange
Summary of the Job:
Contact with the client to monitor, evaluate, educate and/or carry out physician’s order. The Nurse should be committed to Sanctuary practice utilizing tools that reinforce our shared language to create a trauma-responsive culture.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Provide nursing assessment to observe, monitor, educate and care for the physical, nutritional and psychological issues, problems or crises manifested in the course of the clients’ treatment.
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Educating the client about medical, nutritional and other health issues related to the individual’s mental health or substance related issues.
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Assess and monitor client’s medical and other health issues that are either directly related to the mental health or substance related disorder, or to the treatment of the disorder.
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Educating the client’s family/caregiver about medical, nutritional and other health issues related to the individual’s mental health or substance related issues.
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Educating the client’s family/caregiver on medications and potential medication side effects.
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Utilize personal safety plan for managing emotions and interactions with staff and clients.
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Provide training for self-administration of medication.
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Maintain and utilize knowledge and skills regarding current research trends in best/evidence-based practices for psychiatric nursing and medication management.
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Stay updated on all contracting and accrediting requirements.
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Share information with the treatment team and be considered a part of the treatment team.
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Provide the number of billable hours assigned to the position.
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Ensure documentation meets requirements of Medicaid, DBHDD, and other CMO audits.
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Utilize agency’s designated client services software for entering service notes and submitting billables in required timeframes.
Additional Responsibilities:
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Communicate with and work in conjunction with agency doctor, physician or psychiatrist.
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Assist with preparation of files for clinic days including receiving test results ordered by physician.
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Assist the Clinician/Therapist in documenting for all billing requirements.
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Contact insurance companies as necessary for prior authorization for medications prescribed by agency physician or psychiatrist.
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Conduct brief medical screenings for new clients in residential program as scheduled.
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Represent agency favorably at all times.
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Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Required Education/Experience:
Registered Nurse within the scope of O.C.GA Practice Acts
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Preferred Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in mental health
Necessary Skills:
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Clinical assessment skills
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Understanding of public sector services and supports
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Experience providing services under Georgia Medicaid guidelines(desirable)
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Planning and time management skills
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General computer knowledge
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Adequate training or experience to demonstrate the possession of knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties and tasks assigned to this position
Ongoing Qualifications:
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Agree to abide by all the policies, rules, guidelines and regulations of the Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries, Inc.
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Exhibit tactfulness and good judgment in dealing with people
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Familiar with traditional Baptist tenets, customs and practices and shall maintain a compatible lifestyle
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Meet all employee guidelines and qualifications as outlined by GBCH & FM, license, contracts and accreditation.
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Exhibit the Core Values of Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries, Inc.
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Utilize the Sanctuary Model of Care and conduct job responsibilities in a trauma responsive manner.
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Have the ability to work in partnership with other members in a team approach
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Arrive to work on time and as scheduled
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Achieve and accomplish annual goals assigned by supervisor or provide acceptable documentation as to why goals were not met.
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Understanding of confidential issues and protected information assigned under HIPAA
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Complete required staff development hours within the program, current CPR, 1st Aid and approved emergency safety intervention training
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Annual physical
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Favorable MVR and fingerprint results
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Maintain valid State Driver’s License as required
