The Registered Nurse is responsible for nursing care services provided to the clients assigned, specifically Behavioral Health clients.
Essential Functions:
- Provide oversight for module from a nursing perspective, working to full scope of practice. Provide triage and assessment to clients per need.
- Point of contact for Advice Call Center.
- In basket management.
- Assists physician with medical assessment intake and follow-up of clients.
- Collects information from client and family for medical and social histories.
- Kp.org messaging.
- Provides urgent care as needed fro patients requiring hospitalization.
- Assist in group therapy as needed.
- HEDIS outreach calls.
- Participates in the development of treatment plan for clients as part of the case management team.
- Maintains knowledge of nursing practice acts and the legalities of nursing.
- Conducts didactic lectures for clients and families as required.
- Participates in weekly staff meetings.
- Participates in staff development programs, workshops and seminars as required.
- Represents Kaiser Permanente and Outpatient Specialty at outside functions as assigned.
- Takes vital signs.
- Enters orders for lab tests and places PPDs per nursing standing orders, signed by Behavioral Health physician.
- Administers breathalyzer.
- Collects urine specimens.
- Administer withdrawal rating scales.
- Assists in triage per guidelines (determination of treatment settings).
- Assists with coordination of care with PCP or hospital when necessary.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Current Georgia RN license
- Valid Georgia driver's license
- Current BLS certification
- One (1) to three (3) years of clinical experience in Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, or Psychology.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BSN
- At least one (1) year of counseling experience in an addictive disease treatment setting is preferred.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.