Registered Nurse (4602)

Overview: Position Type Full Time Job Shift Morning Education Level 2 Year Degree

Job Summary: Under general supervision, provides professional nursing services to individuals receiving behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services. Performs nursing assessments, medication administration, health screenings, treatment implementation, consumer education, and care coordination activities. Ensures delivery of safe, effective, person-centered care consistent with physician orders, accepted nursing standards of practice, and organizational policies. May function as a lead worker and provide guidance or supervision to assigned staff.

Essential Functions: Analyzes screening and assessment data to determine appropriate treatment services and referrals. Performs comprehensive nursing assessments and evaluations. Obtains and documents health, behavioral health, and substance use histories utilizing appropriate interviewing techniques. Performs physical assessments and visual examinations as appropriate. Maintains accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation. Administers medications, immunizations, and treatments safely and accurately in accordance with agency policies and nursing standards. Provides nursing care and preventive health interventions consistent with physician orders and established nursing practice guidelines. Assists in determining appropriate levels of care based on physician, nursing, and clinical assessments. Performs venipuncture and laboratory procedures as authorized. Monitors, documents, and reports changes in consumer condition, symptoms, and responses to treatment. Treats consumers with dignity, respect, professionalism, and compassion. Provides consumer and family education regarding diagnoses, disease processes, medications, wellness, and treatment recommendations. Accurately transcribes, implements, and documents physician orders. Maintains required logs, tracking systems, clinical records, and reports. Coordinates referrals to community resources and services when appropriate. Maintains consumer safety and security within assigned program areas. Communicates effectively with physicians, clinical staff, consumers, families, and community providers. Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team activities and care coordination efforts. Maintains compliance with all applicable nursing standards, regulations, and organizational requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned.

ProfessionalismRequired Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university; ORAssociate Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university. Current unrestricted Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).Related nursing experience preferred. Valid Georgia driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Ability to successfully complete required criminal background screening and pre-employment drug testing. Upon appointment to the position, the employee assumes responsibility for meeting and maintaining all minimum qualification requirements, including applicable certifications, licenses, continuing education, competency validations, and mandatory annual or recurrent training. Failure to maintain such requirements may affect eligibility to perform assigned duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Some positions may have supervisory responsibilities. Clearly establishes and communicates goals and accountabilities. Monitors and evaluates performance. Provides effective feedback and coaching. Identifies development needs and supports employee growth and advancement. Develops innovative approaches to address challenges and improve processes. Communicates regularly regarding progress toward goals and expected outcomes. Initiates corrective action when performance expectations are not achieved. Confers regularly with staff regarding workplace climate, operational concerns, and improvement strategies. Conducts employee evaluations and provides recognition and constructive feedback. Promotes employee engagement, professional growth, and development opportunities.

Work Environment: This position operates in behavioral health, substance use disorder, outpatient, residential, crisis stabilization, and office-based healthcare settings. The role routinely utilizes computers, telephones, electronic health records, medical equipment, and standard office equipment. Some travel between Gateway sites may be required.