Registered Nurse - Columbus, GA | Registered Nurse in Nurse & Healthcare Job at Health Connect America in Dalton GA | 7254943204

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Registered Nurse - Columbus, GA

Location:

Dalton, GA

Description:

Health Connect America is currently seeking a dedicated and empathetic RN to join our dynamic team. As an RN with us, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals within our community. If you are driven by a passion for improving the lives of others, possess excellent clinical expertise, and thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment. We encourage you to apply and be a part of our mission to create a healthier and happier community together! What will I be doing? As applicable, travel to identified telehealth locations to facilitate medical appointment. Set-up telehealth equipment at identified telehealth sites. Collect vital signs and necessary medical information as ordered by the telehealth physician. Collect urine specimens for drug screens as ordered by the physician Assist with the scheduling process. Retrieve messages from the Medline and work with physician, pharmacies, and consumers to triage and resolve the issues. Document the provision of services. Perform nursing assessments and complete associated documentation. These assessments include obtaining clients’ medical histories, vital signs, a brief mental status exam and information on the effectiveness of psychotropic medication and any side effects. Perform DATEP nursing assessments and complete associated documentation on clients where indicated as needed by intake for clients with substance abuse history. Perform nursing re-checks or follow-ups. The Nurse will have follow-up appointments with clients to assure medication effectiveness and to check for medication compliance and side effects. Updating physical medical problems will be included. Contact the prescriber if information is gained at the assessment or follow-up that requires the doctor’s intervention, such as changing medications or dosages and referral to a higher level of care in cases of emergency. Serve as liaison between doctor and pharmacy by assisting in calling prescriptions and obtaining medication authorizations. Dispense medication by the psychiatrist’s order from the stored sample medicines. On occasion, this will include giving injections of psychotropic medication. Manage sample medicines to include monitoring for medication expiration date and disposing of sample medication when applicable per medication disposal guidelines. Complete medication authorization referral for any medications that require this process, including insurance authorizations and referral to medication assistance programs. Participate in integrated care efforts. Contact clients with lab results. Provide education to clients regarding their mental and medical health (i.e. smoking cessation, nutrition information etc). Maintain library of nursing educational materials. Other duties as assigned or requested by the supervisor or telehealth physician. Qualifications: Licensure by the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse (RN) or LPN. Experience in a psychiatric setting is preferred and a general knowledge of mental health disorders necessary Health Connect America and its companies are a multi-state, community mental health, behavioral health, family preservation, and therapeutic foster care services provider(s). It is the mission of Health Connect America to create quality, affordable opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, positive living environment.We encourage wellness for our staff by offering competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time team members including medical, vision/dental, 401K, Health Savings Account with company contribution, and paid time off. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program including 8 counseling sessions per year to promote emotional wellbeing.Health Connect America and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.Powered by JazzHR

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Health Connect America

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April 29 on The Resumator

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Registered Nurse - Columbus, GA | Registered Nurse in Nurse & Healthcare Job at Health Connect1

Registered Nurse - Columbus, GA

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