Status: Full-Time

Schedule: Day Shift, 3 - 12 hour shifts guaranteed 25% shift differential from 11p-7a Semi-annual retention bonuses!!!!

Job Summary: Under general supervision, guides and encourages each supervised employee to attain maximum performance on the job. Provides ongoing feedback. Performs treatment and provides care to consumers per MD orders and accepted Nursing Standard of Practice guidelines. May function as a lead worker for other staff. Minimal experience in Psychiatric environment with 70% of work done in the community. You will be part of a team of LPNs, Crisis Care Specialists ("mental health tech"). Medical provider available 24 hours a day.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Analyzes data from screening procedure to determine appropriate treatment services.
• Performs Nursing Assessments.
• Uses appropriate interview techniques to obtain pertinent health / substance abuse history.
• Performs head to toe physical exam and visual assessment of body.
• Documents pertinent information in record accurately and timely.
• Administers medications / vaccines accurately and safely within agency guidelines.
• Performs treatments and provides preventative maintenance care to consumers per MD orders and accepted Nursing Standard of Practice guidelines
• Based on MD / RN input and information, determines appropriate level of care for CSP.
• Performs appropriate lab studies per venipuncture.
• Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in consumer's conditions in timely manner.
• Communicates and treats consumers with respect, dignity and tact.
• Educates consumers regarding disease process, diagnoses, medications and other aspects of care and treatment.
• Consistently and accurately transcribes and implements physician's orders and documents all consumer information.
• Maintains accurate tracking / logs including but not limited to Non-Admit Log, Referral Log, TB, Physical, Report Board, Roster.
• Maintains accurate, detailed reports and client records.
• Makes appropriate referral to available resources for consumers not admitted.
• Maintains safety and security on unit at all times.
• Reports any consumer abnormalities or changes in status in timely manner.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation.

Required Education & Experience:

You will be part of a team of LPNs, Crisis Care Specialists, and medical providers available 24 hours a day.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university or Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college and Current Georgia License as a Registered Professional Nurse and any related professional work experience.
• Psychiatric nursing experience and/or substance use experience with at least a year of demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience preferred.

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 helps employees address them to achieve optimal performance and gain valuable skills that will translate into strong performance in future roles.
• Develops innovative approaches to address problems and drive continuous improvement in programs and processes;
• Communicates regularly with staff on progress toward defined goals and/or required results, providing specific feedback and initiating corrective action when defined goals and/or required results are not met.
• Confers regularly with staff to review employee relations climate, specific problem areas, and actions necessary for improvement.
• Evaluates employees at scheduled intervals, obtains and considers all relevant information in evaluations, and supports staff by giving praise and constructive criticism.
• Recognizes contributions and celebrates accomplishments.
• Motivates staff to improve quantity and quality of work performed and proves training and development opportunities as appropriate.

Gateway BHS promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing.