Annual Salary Minimum: N/A
Annual Salary Maximum: N/A

Duties & Responsibilities: Accepting applications for a full-time contracted RN position to work at our Walton County MH Clinic.

Oversees the provision of effective, efficient and safe nursing care in the medical department

Oversees nursing staff in planning and implementing the delivery of patient care.

Overses daily administrative operations of the medical unit.

Identifies needs of and triages patients.

Administers medications to patients as ordered by physician. Monitors patient medicine and self administration practices. Maintains supply of medications.

Establishes and monitors nursing plan for patients who have chronic, non-acute health problems.

Communicates with other medical and departmental personnel to coordinate efforts, resolve operational problems and improve quality of patient care.

Coordinates and presents in-service educational programs for the medical department and the agency.

Minimum Training & Experience: A current Georgia license to practice as a registered professional nurse.

Agency Specific Qualifications and/or Preferred Qualifications: (1) Experience with electronic health records
(2) Experience in mental health and/or substance abuse
(3) Experience with psychotropic medications
(3) supervisory experience

Additional Information: The position is open until filled; however, candidates are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible. The application packet should include a cover letter of interest that details how the applicant’s credentials and experience meet the needs of the position, responsibilities, and qualifications stated above; a resume; and this on-line State of GA application.

Cover letter and Resume may be sent via email to srucker@advantagebhs.org

In lieu of email submission, application materials may be directed to:

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems
Human Resources
250 North Avenue
Athens, GA 30601

Questions may be addressed to srucker@advantagebhs.org

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following: Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Pre-employment Drug Screening, and Reference Checks.


Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone. 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. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

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

For more information about this job contact:*
   srucker@advantagebhs.org
   http://www.advantagebhs.org

*Note: This contact may be able to provide answers to specific questions you have about this job posting. However, DO NOT e-mail or submit your application/resume to this contact unless directed otherwise in the "Additional Information" section above.