(RN) Registered Nurse: Adult Mental Health - TEMPORARY (Sandersville GA)
State of Georgia
- Sandersville, GA
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Interview consumers and/or family members using acceptable techniques that are appropriate for the individual's level of functioning to obtain necessary information regarding medical, social, and/or emotional background
- Perform routine tests and take vital signs regularly as prescribed in each individual plan of care
- Accurately documents a written assessment or update in each consumer's chart on a every contact basis
- Collaborates effectively with other treatment team members in the development of and monitoring of each Consumer’s plan of care
- Modifies plan of care as indicated by reassessment of consumer's
- Explains medication and treatment to Children and Adults and documents education provided on every visit for clients in residential setting
- Makes rounds, either with physician/clinician or independently as required or appropriate
- Immediately responds to consumers in acute distress according to established guidelines
- Regularly monitors patient compliance with health instructions (e.g. dietary guidelines) and self medication; Takes corrective action as necessary
- Conducts regular sanitation inspections of the clinic/program
- Assist with discharge planning
- Adheres to universal precautions in all situations to prevent the spread of infection
- Actively participates in assigned and appropriate meetings as required to discuss needs, goals, objectives, and outcomes of services, quality assurance, infection control, etc.
- Provides education to client and family.
- Flexible and adaptable. Be willing to work at multiple site
- Current Georgia RN or LPN license
- Two years in mental health field.
- At least 21 years of age
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Submit to and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background checks
- CPR/First Aid and BLS certification
- Relevant work experience in Behavioral health patient care
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work with patients of all ages
- Registered Nurse License
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- Highly competitive wages
- 401K
- 9 paid holidays
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- EAP
- Critical Illness
- Basic Life Insurance
- Long Term/Short Term Disability
- Long Term Care
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment