Description: Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for nursing care services provided to the clients assigned, specifically Behavioral Health clients.

Essential Responsibilities:

• 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.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience in Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, or Psychology.

Education

• N/A

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Professional Nurse License (Georgia) required at hire
  

• Basic Life Support required at hire
  

Additional Requirements:

• Complete a Customer Service Assessment.
• Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year of counseling experience in an addictive disease treatment setting is preferred.
• Bachelors degree (BSN).

Primary Location: Georgia,Sandy Springs,Sandy Springs Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
Shift: Day
Workdays: Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM
Working Hours End: 05:30 PM
Job Schedule: Part-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: GUP|UFCW|Local 1996
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Sandy Springs MOB - Mental Hlth/Psych-Behavioral - 2808
Pay Range: $39.63 - $44.3 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest

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