Registered Nurse PRN - Antioch/Murfreesboro Clinic Team

About the position

The Registered Nurse (RN) position at Mental Health Cooperative (MHC) is a part-time role focused on supporting the treatment of individuals with severe mental illness. The RN will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide care, advocate for consumers, and ensure the smooth implementation of medication orders. This role emphasizes customer service, effective communication, and the ability to adapt to changing needs within the clinic environment.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for consumers and participate in ongoing evaluation of consumer's progress towards treatment goals within the clinic setting.
• Maintain accurate consumer records for the implementation of medication orders, including ordering prescribed medications from pharmacies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings as required.
• Provide general guidance and health education to individual consumers and family members.
• Complete clinical documentation promptly and consistently with agency standards.
• Conduct assessments with consumers in various settings to provide continuity of care.
• Provide nursing coverage for other clinic locations and departments on a PRN basis.
• Work collaboratively with community providers to address medical and treatment needs.
• Comply with applicable regulations, laws, and agency policies.
• Use de-escalation techniques to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
• Obtain releases from other healthcare providers as needed for consumer care.
• Complete prior authorizations and attestations for treatment medications.
• Perform rescue functions during emergencies, including administering basic emergency medical aid.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor in all settings and proficiency in lab tests and injections.
• Make customer service a priority with internal and external customers.
• Follow up with consumers regarding lab results as outlined in company procedures.

Requirements

• Valid Tennessee Registered Nurse license
• Phlebotomy skills and ability to give injections
• Cross-train in all areas of Medical Operations
• Valid Tennessee Driver's License
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
• Personal Automobile Insurance

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in mental health settings
• Leadership skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with other departments
• Understanding and empathetic demeanor

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $55,000 to $68,250 per year
• Supportive and inclusive company culture
• Opportunities for professional development and training