CHRIS 180-Fulton County services are rooted in trauma-informed care. This care is directed by an understanding of neurological, biological, psychological, and social effects of trauma. We assess consumers to learn if trauma occurred and whether it has a role in behavioral health needs. Some trauma includes sexual, physical, emotional abuse, severe neglect, loss, witnessing violence, substance abuse, imprisoned family member, and abandonment. Understanding when trauma occurs helps us tailor our responses, treatment, and services. Trauma-informed assessments and interventions always acknowledge, respect, and integrate cultural values, beliefs, and practices.
Position Description
This service requires face-to-face contact with the consumer, family, or caregiver to monitor, evaluate, assess, and/or carry out a physician’s orders regarding the psychological and/or physical problems and general wellness of the consumer.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Assess response to current medications and refer to a psychiatrist or primary care physician as necessary.
- Assist in conducting ongoing health training groups for residents and staff (including, but not limited to hygiene, growth and development, pregnancy/STD prevention, substance abuse education/prevention, and medication management/education).
- Monitor and order an adequate supply of first aid materials and over-the-counter medications for group homes.
- Visit monthly therapeutic group homes, Independent Living, and Rainbow Program apartments to review documentation compliance of direct care staff related to medication administration, and identify any problem areas that exist.
- Make recommendations to the Nurse Educator/Chief Psychiatrist and staff regarding any significant medical/clinical concerns.
- Provide onsite services such as assessing vital signs, accuchecks, and injections, as needed.
- Evaluate and assess those clients with possible medication side effects or untoward reactions as needed.
- Assist in calibrating and maintaining medical equipment and review equipment needs.
- Maintain an accurate record of active medications on each youth under our care using an online database and Microsoft Excel.
- Review administration of medications by direct care staff.
- Review education of youth caregivers and/or significant others, related to medication actions and side effects.
- Provide training for self-administration of medications for outpatients as needed.
- Coordinate the process by which each youth and direct care staff sign medication information sheets (describing actions and side effects) for each medication prescribed, and placed in chart.
- Obtain and track all drug screens (urine and saliva) performed, and record results in Microsoft Excel.
- Create appropriate documentation regarding verbal/written orders as necessary, per the medical staff members.
- Complete patient records in an accurate, legible, and timely fashion.
- Track and assess the quality of services from contract vendors, as needed.
- Participate in weekly Treatment Team Meetings at group homes, as needed.
- Provide paperwork to the Accounting Manager promptly, to ensure proper billing.
- Schedule clients to see consulting physicians as necessary, with appropriate notification of staff.
- Act as secondary contact for contract pharmacy (Peach Care) to arrange medication pick-up, assess medication needs for new placements, referral to corporate patient assistance programs, etc.
- Act as secondary contact for contract lab(s) and direct clients to the nearest lab, follow up on lab results and relate that information to the appropriate physician.
- Assist in precepting all new medical employees. Provide education about medical clearance, medication procedures, transcribing medical orders, nursing assessment, psychotropic medications commonly used, equipment, electronic records, etc.
- Maintain availability by cell phone 24 hrs./day, seven days a week for consultation regarding health issues of the residents.
- Recognize and report suspected abuse and neglect according to policy, procedure, and law.
- Comply with policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Competencies
- Registered Nurse (RN) with active Georgia License. Specific mental health/substance abuse experience for two (2) years is preferable.
- Knowledge and skills specific to the age of patients under care.
- Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
- Ability to develop a good rapport with patients.
- Nurturing and non-judgmental attitude.
- Ability to set and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.
- Practical written and oral communication skills with a variety of audiences.
- Ability to develop and participate in collaborative processes.
- Ethical behavior and practice.
- Continual assessment of personal performance and practice for professional development.
- Willingness to change behavior and seek assistance, if applicable, to model professionalism.
- Ability to serve as a credible resource and advocate for CHRIS 180.
- Effective time management.
- Dependability and flexibility.
- Competent, professional judgment when dealing with patients, the public, and other professionals.
- Ability to always maintain the patient’s best interests.
- Maintenance of professional standards and upholding the legal and accepted codes that pertain to professional conduct.
- Knowledge of Mental health and Addictive Disease Co-occurring Disorders.
- Understanding of Health, nutrition, and wellness.
Other
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Technical expertise that allows well-informed decisions, usage of available tools and resources, and training to execute job responsibilities.
- Accountable for work being completed accurately and in a timely manner as well as following up as needed.
- Ability to collaborate with other staff to ensure best practices and sound decisions.
- Ability to communicate using appropriate tone when corresponding verbally or written (as well as proper usage of grammar and spelling).
- Ability to adapt and adjust to course and be open to new ideas.
- Ability to manage workload by having a clear understanding of task/project and set realistic timelines and goals.
- Commitment to our vision and mission should be demonstrated in work.
Benefits we offer:
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flex Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- 403 (b) plan
- Paid Time Off
Schedule
This is a full-time position and typically works Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm but requires flexibility as one day a week is 8:30am-6:30pm at the Adamsville location. This position also requires driving out once weekly to the Gwinnett CHRIS Counseling Center.
Travel
This position requires transportation and travel to three sites:
- Provide 10 hours of nursing services at The At Promise Center weekly: 740 Cameron Madison Alexander Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318.
- Provide 8 hours of nursing services at CHRIS Counseling: Gwinnett 220 West Crogan St. Lawrenceville GA. 30046.
- Provide 2 days a week of nursing services at CHRIS Counseling Adamsville 3700 MLK Jr Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30331.
- 1 day a week virtual for nursing case management.
- Reimbursement for miles is allowed.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
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