View Point Health

View Point Health proudly provides outpatient treatment to children, adolescents and adults. At the outpatient centers, we promote overall health and quality of life for individuals, youth and families through evidenced-based therapies and medication management to reduce the impact of mental illness, behavior challenges, and substance use. The Outpatient Nurse provides professional nursing care in an outpatient center for clients being treated for Mental Health &/or substance use disorders. General hours of operation: 8:00am – 5:00pm, with an option for flexible, extended office hours and/or weekend coverage if needed.

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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs initial assessments of adult and/or child/adolescent clients presenting with mental health or alcohol/drug problems.
• Interviews client/family, takes vital signs, performs necessary routine tests & phlebotomy services, as needed.
• Documents observations, medical history, physical and psychosocial examination results, and initial analysis of diagnostic data.
• Formulates individualized nursing treatment plan based on assessments, treatment plan, and the client’s level of need and functional ability.
• Performs direct client care including medication management, administration of injections, and instruction to the client on self-care.
• Observes and records in the client’s progress notes responses to treatment and any new symptoms or other changes in the client’s condition.
• Notifies the medical provider or clinician of significant side effects or other adverse reactions observed or reported.
• Makes suggestions to the treatment team regarding any needed changes to the client’s treatment plan, adjusts nursing care plan accordingly, and secures necessary authorizations and re-authorizations.
• Maintains medical records that meet all applicable standards.
• Writes clear, concise progress notes that relate directly to the service plan and properly document treatment outcomes.
• May provide group, or individual training and supportive counseling to mental health clients and their families as needed.
• Provides medical and symptom psychoeducation. Linkage and care coordination with other medical providers/PCPs.

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.

• Georgia license as Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
• Previous experiences in psych nursing, or working in Community Mental Health (CSB)
• Must pass criminal background check. Pre-employment drug screen required for positions in alcohol/drug programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One plus years of nursing experience
• One plus years of experience working in a behavioral health facility or with behavioral health clients.
• Experience working with psychiatric adults.
• Experience with Carelogic or other ECR/EMR
• Bilingual a plus…. with additional supplement

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.