STAFF RN PRN

Job DetailsJob LocationMain Campus Locations - Atlanta, GAJob CategoryNursingDescriptionSkyland Trail, a nonprofit mental health residential treatment program for adults and adolescents in Atlanta, is seeking a Staff RN on a PRN basis.Scope: The Staff RN performs diverse duties in a personal care home setting. This Nurse works as a professional practitioner employed at Skyland Trail in Residential Services to assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the Nursing process and the delivery of client care. They are able to carry out clinical recommendations for care consistent with policies and procedures of Skyland Trail.Duties: Utilizes the nursing process to assess, implement and evaluate client care.Implements client treatment plans and discharge planning for residential clients.Serves as the liaison with community Psychiatrist and Doctors. Is available to take medication orders from attending Psychiatrist.Administers medications and monitors self-administration of medications at residential sites and the Health and Education CenterPerforms medical and health screenings, as indicated. Collects specimens, vital signs and weighs clients. May give injections as needed.Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiological andor psychosocial changes in the clients conditionFollows up on emergency, clinic and hospital visitsDocuments client responses to nursing and other interventionsRecords and reports observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the clients condition.Orient clients and families to the facility. Provides for the safety of clients.Monitors activities of visitors.Performs room searches, as structs clients in activities of daily living, interpersonal and socialization skillsAssist in crisis situations in coordination with the crisis communication tervenes as necessary to decrease panic of clients.Co-Facilitates an educational group per week for clientsParticipates in change of shift reports and ensures that medication management policies are followed.FacilitatesCo-Facilitates community meetings.Serves as the alternate residential representative to the Safety andor QI Committee if needed.Participates in Infection Control and Medication Management Policy and Procedures reviews.Performs other duties as assigned that are within the scope of this employee's qualifications.Maintains and stocks inventory of office andor clinical supplies as appropriate to the position.Supports professional practice by observing the following: Uses knowledge and practices in accordance with 1)the Georgia Practical Nurses Practice Act 2)Standards of Nursing Practice and Patient Care 3) Standards of Patient Care 4) JCAHO, ORS, state and local laws 5)Skyland Trail Policy and ProcedureReports to: Residential Nursing SupervisorCompetencies: Current License RN for GeorgiaCurrent CPR and First Aid certificationsBest Nursing PracticesCrisis Management SkillsKnowledge of emergency and safety procedures for fire, accidents, disaster and unplanned incidentsAbout Skyland Trail:Skyland Trail provides mental health residential and day treatment programs for teens and adults struggling with mental illnesses like depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, and schizophrenia. Though struggling with their mental illness, Skyland Trail patients have entered treatment voluntarily, and clients and their families are engaged in their treatment program. Skyland Trail campuses include gardens, private patient rooms, and common rooms that provide a therapeutic, healing environment for our clients and families. A key philosophy at Skyland Trail is that we expect our clients to get better.Workplace Culture:Skyland Trail is a nonprofit mission-focused organization with five campuses in Atlanta and about 150 employees. Employees work collaboratively in small teams. Cross-departmental committees and working groups help ensure quality and performance improvement. Each and every employee plays an important role in our clients healing and recovery. Skyland Trail respects and values individuals and their diverse histories, abilities, identities, and perspectives. We work to ensure all aspects of our organization reflect our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural mitment to Community Health:Skyland Trail values the health of our staff and clients and has taken steps to ensure a healthy campus and community. Please note that Skyland Trail is a 100% nicotine-free campus. There is no smoking, vaping, or tobacco use permitted anywhere on campus, indoors or outdoors. Skyland Trail also requires employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and one booster, in additional to a CDC-approved influenza vaccination annuallyQualificationsQualifications:A current RN License for Georgia without restrictionsMinimum of two years experienceCurrent physical and PPDTwo years psychiatric nursing experience preferred

Created: 2025-02-21