Mental Health Nurse- Monday-Thursday 10p-7a

Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Nurse (RN or LPN) to join our residential treatment care team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care to patients with eating disorders, ensuring their safety and well-being in a supportive environment. This role involves working closely with individuals experiencing behavioral health issues, conducting medical documentation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a residential treatment setting.

Responsibilities

Medical Policy and Procedure

• Fully understand and comprehend current and future Haven of Hope Policies and Procedures for employees and clients
• Ensure clients vitals are measured and recorded on a daily basis, either directly or through the recovery staff
• Liaison with the Medical Director and Attending Physician to ensure routine medical needs are provided
• Coordinate medical care between clients and non-Haven of Hope medical professionals when required
• Daily monitoring of client health and welfare via standardized health assessment
• Conduct a health assessment of new clients within 24 hours of admission to the treatment program and weekly thereafter
• Draw blood as needed, manage ad hoc medically related needs, including skill level appropriate client medical issues

Medication Management

• Primary ownership of Medication Management Policy and Procedure
• Coordinate acquisition of prescription and non-prescription medications
• Ensure medication process is accurate and error free
• Seek continual process improvement of the medication management process

Direct Client Care

• Primary responsibility for daily client intake, medication administration, vitals and labs (PRN)
• Meal supervision and participation under the direction and training of the registered dietician Provide standard group education on ED/medically informed topics

Clinical and Business Staff Coordination and Communication

• Act as communication liaison between clinical staff, recovery staff and business staff to ensure open communications of important and urgent issues
• Seek opportunities to reduce clinical staff workload items that distract from direct client care
• Coordinate with external healthcare and educational professionals as needed Attend weekly recovery staff management meetings to become aware of client care needs and communicate as appropriate to recovery staff

Additional Duties and Responsibilities · Develop relationship with local pharmacies to expedite drug dispensing process and pick up as needed · Identify facility discrepancies and communicate to business staff when needed.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Tennessee.
• Experience in behavioral health nursing or related fields is preferred.
• Proficient in medical documentation practices and familiarity with electronic health record systems.
• Ability to lift patients safely and assist with mobility as required.
• Knowledge of infectious disease care principles is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.
• Commitment to providing compassionate care to individuals facing mental health challenges.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and training related to trauma medicine and emergency response.
• Participation in on-call rotation. On-call rotation includes an additional stipend.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health needs, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Mental Health : 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Cordova, TN 38018 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $33