Program Nurse

Sandy Springs, GA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 50700 - 62700

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Mary Hall Freedom Village Inc.

POSITION TITLE: Program Nurse

REPORTING MANAGER: Behavioral health Director

DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health/Medical

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Grade Level 50

FLSA: Exempt

STATUS: Full-time

LOCATION: Sandy Springs GA 30350

POSITION OVERVIEW

The mission of Mary Hall Freedom Village Inc. (MHFV) is to empower women children veterans and families to end the cycle of homelessness addiction and poverty.

Headquartered in Sandy Springs GA and with seven facilities across metro Atlanta Mary Hall Freedom Village has been transforming the lives of participants in need for the last 26 years. We strive to break the cycle of homelessness addiction mental illness and poverty. If you believe in the empowerment of women children veterans and their families please consider the employment opportunity below.

The Program Nurse supports the Medical Services Department of Mary Hall Freedom Village by providing intake nursing assessments nursing care and ongoing health and medical services of the organization in a systematic and consistent manner. Participates actively in the development of competencies of the medical services of the organization to meet the goals and objectives outlined in the mission of the organization.

In this role you will perform a wide range of duties during shifts including providing compassionate care and educating participants about their medical and mental health conditions as well as medications. Building trust and rapport with participants is crucial in this role. Work effectively with the medical team and facility leadership team

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducting intake nursing assessments and ongoing health assessments as needed.
Assess the medical psychiatric and mental health needs of participants to determine the urgency of their needs and expedite treatment as required.
Ability to complete appropriate documentation within the required period after program admission.
Maintains accurate medical records.
Safe preparation monitoring and documentation of participant medications.
Monitor medications and document in participants electronic medical record.
Ability to take verbal orders from the medical provider documents them in the participants electronic medical record and carries them out accurately and professionally.
Effectively communicate concerns about participant health to appropriate personnel and follows up as necessary.
Provide documentation which reflects services for each participant in accordance with licensure standards and agency policies and procedures.
Educates participants about medications health issues and medical conditions.
Provide routine nursing care under the supervision of the Medical Director and Nurse Practitioner.
Responsible for creating and maintaining medical and/or behavioral health data reports to be submitted on a monthly quarterly and annual basis.
Maintains awareness and knowledge of current trends and techniques guiding medical services for participants in the behavioral health field.
Consistently meets facility and regulatory training requirement by attending all mandatory staff meetings and training sessions as required.
Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration according to policy.
Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
Exhibit therapeutic rapport with participants by maintaining professional boundaries respecting personal space giving participants direct attention and maintaining rational detachment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position holds no supervisory responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree in nursing
Licensed to practice in the state of Georgia (unrestricted)
BLS Certification
Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered Nurse
Substance Use Disorder experience preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS CAPABILITIES KNOWLEDGE

To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of and be able to use a computer and Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledgeable of the disease of addiction and evidence-based treatment.
Familiar with common medications used in SUD and mental health populations.
Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Employment Requirements and Expectations

Drug Testing
3- Year Motor Vehicle Report
TB Test
Background check
Work performed in medical office environment
Standard Work Schedule: Sunday Thursday (12:00pm 9:00pm) some weekend work may be necessary
Face mask worn in workplace when with others

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job which may require long periods of sitting standing stooping bending twisting reaching pulling/pushing grasping repetitive motions walking up and down stairs use of telephone working under pressure and working rapidly for long periods.
Position requires close work; finger dexterity; good vision hearing and oral communication.

Salary Description

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Mary Hall Freedom Village Inc.POSITION TITLE: Program NurseREPORTING MANAGER: Behavioral health DirectorDEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health/MedicalJOB CLASSIFICATION: Grade Level 50FLSA: ExemptSTATUS: Full-timeLOCATION: Sandy Springs GA 30350POSITION OVERVIEWThe mission of Mary Hall Freedom Village Inc. (...