Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Crisis Center

ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE 

SHIFTS: 12HR Shifts 7:00PM - 7:45AM with one weekend day, every other weekend

JOB SUMMARY: 

Provides Advanced Practices Registered Nursing to clients at all levels of care with Claratel Behavioral Health

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct diagnostic and treatment services for adults through scope of practice and under protocol 

• Performs psychiatric evaluations, assessing mental disorders and recommendation for treatment
• Order medication and deliver psychiatric treatment including but not limited to therapy and medication
• Provides consultative services to clinical staff
• Complete all required paperwork for internal and external regulatory authorities
• Performs duties from a recovery oriented, client centered, and trauma informed perspective

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION:  

• Reviews and approves ISP’s and other treatment plans
• Attends and participates in medical service meetings as scheduled
• Participates on assigned agency committees

DOCUMENTATION:

• Documentation supports billed services

BILLABLE HOUR STANDARD

• Will achieve assigned billable hour standard

SKILL, COMPETENCY & EDUCATION AND/OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensed as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia
• Maintain Board Certification as required by law in the State of Georgia protocol.
• As applicable, practiced within protocol agreement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and skill in the practice of Advanced Practice and Psychiatric Nursing.
• Ability to make professional decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, build relationships and promote teamwork with all levels of coworkers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works indoors in a clinic, residential crisis setting or residential setting
• May be required to physically assist clients, may need to carry objects up to 10 pounds
• On-call after-hours availability may be necessary in a residential setting.

NEEDED ATTRIBUTES: 

• High ethical standards demonstrated in all aspects of Advanced Practice Nursing
• Promotes high quality care and optimal outcomes for clients
• Critical thinking, exemplary interpersonal skills, and a consistent, contributing demeanor is required
• This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive
• Duties may be altered or added at the discretion of the employer.

Pre-employment drug screening may be required

Selected applicant will be subject of an FBI Criminal History Record Check, and the applicant has the right to challenge the contents of their Criminal History Record Information, should they choose to do so.

This employer participates in E-Verify.

For more information visit www.claratel.org/careers

Claratel Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding disability under VEVRRA and ADA