Nurse
Summary of the Job:
Contact with clients to monitor, evaluate, educate and/or carry out physician’s order. The Nurse should be committed to Sanctuary practice utilizing tools that reinforce our shared language to create a trauma-responsive culture.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide medical oversight in the program will all clients as needed.
- Provide directions of care to staff from medical appointments.
- Provide onsite services as needed.
- Educate the client about medical, nutritional, and other health issues related to the individual’s needs.
- Provide on call services for emergency medical needs.
- Provide training for medication administration.
- Communicate with and work in conjunction with agency doctor, physician, or psychiatrist.
- Utilize personal safety plan for managing emotions and interactions with staff and clients.
Required Education/Experience:
Registered Nurse within the scope of O.C.GA Practice Acts
Necessary Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English.
- Understanding of public sector services and supports
- Planning and time management skills
- General computer knowledge
- Adequate training or experience to demonstrate the possession of knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties and tasks assigned to this position.
Ongoing Qualifications:
- Agree to abide by all the policies, rules, guidelines and regulations of the Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries, Inc.
- Exhibit tactfulness and good judgment in dealing with people.
- Familiar with traditional Baptist tenets, customs and practices and shall maintain a compatible lifestyle.
- Meet all employee guidelines and qualifications as outlined by GBCH & FM, license, contracts, and accreditation.
- Exhibit the Core Values of Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries, Inc.
- Utilize the Sanctuary Model of Care and conduct job responsibilities in a trauma-responsive manner.
- Have the ability to work in partnership with other members in a team approach.
- Arrive to work on time and as scheduled.
- Achieve and accomplish annual goals assigned by supervisor or provide acceptable documentation as to why goals were not met.
- Understanding of confidential issues and protected information assigned under HIPAA.
- Complete required staff development hours within the program, current CPR, 1st Aid and approved emergency safety intervention training.
- Annual physical
- Favorable MVR and fingerprint results
- Maintain valid State Driver’s License as required.
- Able to show proof of required vaccinations/immunizations.