View Point Health
Registered Nurse (RN) GRAN Recovery - Covington, GA. (Healthcare)
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Code: HCP071/Registered Nurse 2
Shift: Full-Time (40 hours per week on average)
Job Hours: 7:00am-5:30pm
Base Location: Covington, GA
Division/Department/Program: GRAN Recovery Program
View Point Health's GRAN Recovery Center is a 28-day Intensive Residential Addiction treatment program. With an emphasis on maintaining a positive therapeutic community, treatment interventions focus on promoting abstinence from substance use, shifting from addictive behaviors and effecting change in the individuals' lifestyle, attitudes, and values. We are looking for a Residential Care Provider to join our multi-disciplinary team to monitor general client activity, observe and report behaviors of adult clients with a substance use disorder and/or co-occurring mental health in an intensive residential treatment facility. The position requires flexibility in job tasks and scheduling to accommodate needs of the facility to include some weekend and evening coverage. This facility requires alternating holiday coverage between all staff.
Under general supervision, assesses client health problems and needs. Develops and implements nursing care plans and maintains medical records. Administers nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled clients. May advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.
The position requires flexibility in job tasks and scheduling to accommodate needs of the facility to include some weekend and evening coverage. All VPH residential facilities require alternating holiday coverage between all staff. In addition to providing direct therapy services to clients and families, the Team Lead:
Duties & Responsibilities:
Conduct the initial comprehensive nursing assessment and other relevant clinical documentation including but not limited to Treatment Plans, initials CONNECTS and behavioral health assessments
Administering drugs, medications, treatments, inoculations, and tests as allowed by law
Implementing verbal physician orders and authenticating in writing, within a reasonable time, and included in the patient record
Communicating with physicians, Nurse Practitioners, nurses, and pharmacists
Completing other tasks within the scope of registered nurses and the program services and procedures
Collaborates and assists clinical and direct care staff to coordinate discharges and transitions of care with internal and external referral sources
Oversee the overall wellness and safety of the client and work collaboratively with other disciplines to carry out treatment plans accordingly
Use the eight rights of medication administration, as well as two client identifiers any time medications are administered
Monitor client treatment, including the effects and efficacy of medications
Report progress to Medical Provider, including the efficacy of medication and observable side effects
Manage and monitor stable medical conditions while client is at the GRAN and make appropriate recommendations, such as sending client to the ER
Attend daily shift change/tx team meetings
Document all vital client information in the electronic health record according to standards.
Assist with orienting new staff to shift.
Provide relief for breaks and assist with Direct Care floor coverage as needed
Attend all trainings, nurses' meetings, and other staff meetings as assigned
This position may require long periods of sitting and/or standing
Employees are subject to random drug screens
The Registered Nurse (RN) may occasionally assume a Charge Nurse position
Actively and compassionately interacts with patients to encourage engagement in treatment
Oversees all aspects of the client admission process, including: Pre-screening of new patients for appropriateness for admission, including TB screening. Obtaining physical assessment data and health history, Inventorying and caring for patients' personal possessions.
Maintains a safe and sanitary environment applying principles of medical asepsis and applying infection control techniques and universal precautions.
Provides patient education on health care, as assigned or appropriate.
Implements safety and emergency procedures during fire drills and other disaster procedures, with assistance to clients
Provides 1:1 counseling and supervision to staff as needed to ensure compliance with supervision of self-administration of medications for GRAN staff.
Nurse will facilitate education and skills groups related to overall Health & Wellness activities and document accordingly
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university OR associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse AND any related professional work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in an outpatient mental health setting; Knowledge and experience using Carelogic Electronic Records System
Able to read, analyze, and interpret policies and directions and present information effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to deal with chemically dependent individuals non-judgmentally and with caring and compassion.
Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with other staff as well as with referral sources
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, interpret and evaluate information presented in research reports, professional publications, referral documents and similar materials. Ability to write clearly and cohesively and to present information effectively both orally and in writing.
Requirements/Competencies:
Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
Must have valid Georgia driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting).
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.
Any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.
Other duties as assigned
Benefits (for qualified employees):
State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
Paid New Hire Training
Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
No employee deduction for Social Security
Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel
Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available
View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.