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.Are you ready to make a Difference?Nighttime 12 Hour Shifts available: 7p-7a as neededJob Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage the medication room (i.e., carts, Pyxis etc.)
Perform chart checks each shift and document all medication errors according to agency policy and notify the Charge/Lead Nurse, APRN and Nurse Manager
Complete seclusion and restrain packets when applicable
Administer emergency medication and document accordingly in chart
Respond appropriately to crisis situations that may involve physical intervention including the use of seclusion/restraint
Change all sharps containers as needed
Assist with admission/discharges
Review/Update BHL Board daily
Maintain narcotic count sheets are accurate
Administer PPD to new admits, read results and document in Carelogic
Complete daily charting for LPN (i.e., Progress note, CIWA, COWS)
Administer prescribed medications and document appropriately/accurately on MAR
Answer clients calls and determine how to assist them
Measure and records clients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and pain.
Update daily logs on the unit (i.e., refrigerator temps, water temps, glucometer logs)
Observe individuals, charting and reporting any changes in condition, such as adverse reaction to medication or treatment, and taking necessary action and report any concerns to the Charge/Lead RN, Nurse Manager and APRN
Maintains stock of supplies
Provides education to individuals and family
Ensure and provide high quality compassionate and ethical services while improving program and organizational performance 100% of the time.
Assist with service-related compliance.
Intervene, stabilize and manage acute crisis situations as needed.
Assist in training co-staff in areas relating to service specialties as needed.
Maintain confidentiality for all indirect/direct service in accordance with agency policies and HIPAA policies.
Demonstrates competency for Blood Glucose Monitoring, Alcohol Breathalyzer, Urine Drug Screen, Pregnancy Test, and PPD skin tests
Monitors and documents all ordered labs, screenings, and results such as PPD, Blood Glucose, UA, RPR, Blood Chemistry, and CBC
Perform safe phlebotomy practices when collecting blood
Attend case staffing/treatment team meetings as directed by Nurse Manager.
Accurately transcribe all verbal and written orders by the APRN/MD
Other responsibilities and tasks as may be 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.
