Registered Nurse (Assertive Community Treatment Team)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments, nursing assessments, and screenings to determine individuals' care needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans based on individuals' mental health conditions.
• Administer medication and monitor its effects.
• Monitor and manage individuals' physical health needs, such as vital signs, blood sugar levels, and weight.
• Provide education to individuals and their families on medication management, symptom recognition, and coping skills.
• Provide case management services related to identifying treatment needs and connecting individuals to resources.
• Collaborate with health (PCP) and other mental health professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of individuals' care plans, progress, and outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of the program.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and provide weekly summaries to progress and barriers for individuals and their goals.
• Maintain productivity standards as assigned.
• Complete state required trainings as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Georgia.
• Experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental health conditions (SPMI).
• Knowledge of mental health assessment tools and techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Skills

• Proficiency in electronic health record systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

• Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA.
• Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.
• Retailment 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.