Intake and Evaluation Registered Nurse- Region 3 Field Office- Atlanta

Job Title:  Intake and Evaluation Registered Nurse- Region 3 Field Office- Atlanta

Pay Grade: K

Workplace: Remote

Travel: routine travel in assigned area

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse participates as a member of the interdisciplinary intake and evaluation teams of individuals making application to and seeking continuing developmental disability services. Registered Nurse will provide nursing services which include reviewing and completing the level of care of individual support plans, writing assessments, updates, technical assistance, and consultation. Assessments require conducting interviews with consumers, family members, legal guardians, care givers, and primary care physicians as needed. Administration of health risk assessment tools and required for which training is provided. Responsibilities include making clinical recommendations and proposed action plans to the individual support plan team that supports the personal goals of the individual and addresses their medical needs in the community setting.
 

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:
 

Performs comprehensive assessments of consumer’s health care needs based on data collected through history, observation, or psychosocial examination, and analysis of diagnostic data.
 

Completes ongoing follow up of technical assistance for individuals with medical issues of who have transitioned to the community from state institutional hospitalization.
 

Performs Initial and Participant directed HRST assessments of individual’s health care needs based on data collected through history, observation, basic physical and/or psychosocial examination, and analysis of diagnostic data. Completes Level of Care as needed based upon the collected data.
 

As a part of required technical assistance, observes directs individuals care activities by observing medications, observing and recording patient responses and medication side effect (s); makes rounds and recommends interventions/treatments.
1. Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care plans.
2. Provides customer services to various individuals that we serve, as well as family members, care givers, and support persons.
3. Analyzes problems by evaluating available information and resources; develops effective, viable solutions to problems.
 

Participates in individualized and comprehensive plans of care consistent with assessment, physicians’/clinicians’ treatment plans, individuals’ level of need and functional ability as needed.
Provides health education instruction to consumers on various health issues (e.g. treatments, self-care, surgical procedures, etc.) Provide in-service training for staff.
1. Assess individuals, health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.
2. Advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.
Provides clear and accurate information to consumers, families, providers regarding diagnosis, treatment plan, discharge plan, and/or preventive care according to individualized health needs. Responds appropriately to inquiries.
 

Communicates with agency personnel, service providers, support coordinator and other interested parties to coordinate efforts, resolve operational problems and improve quality of consumer care.
1. Works cooperatively with agency personnel, services providers, support coordinators, and other individuals involved in the care and services provided to the consumer, in order to maximize the appropriateness, benefit and effectiveness of services.
2. Accurately identifies measures, evaluates and resolves deficiencies found in the consumer care process in a timely manner.

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/  

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.