Registered Nurse-Outpatient Services

Company Overview
Established in 1986, Anchor Hospital specializes in the treatment of behavioral health and addictive disease disorders for teens, adults, and seniors. Our mental health facility in is situated on a secluded 55-acre campus, less than three miles from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, and is accredited by the Joint Commission. Our dedicated leadership team and multidisciplinary healthcare providers are committed to guiding patients toward recovery and well-being.

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse for Outpatient Services to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background, excellent patient assessment skills, and a passion for providing compassionate outpatient care. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing services, supporting patient recovery, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards within our outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Completes medical screening for new patients upon admission to the Lodge, according to level of care procedures
• Monitors medication process, completes medication distribution and supervising the self-administration process
• Prepares Medication Administration Record
• Provides patient education (group and individual) regarding medications/effects
• Responsible for having a thorough understanding of the patient’s treatment through patient assessment, ongoing contact with the patients and communication with the treatment team
• Coordinates all patient meetings with the physician, physician orders and documents patient medications
• Advocates for the patient’s access to services during treatment team meetings and through individual physician contact
• This position will also track patient appointments; ensuring patients are seen by the MD as dictated by their program status and organizing these physician visits
• RN must also take vital signs as needed, facilitates and documents nursing groups
• Requires strong foundational medical knowledge, including the ability to interpret laboratory results (e.g., urinalysis) and assess key physiological systems in patients undergoing detoxification

Experience

• Proven nursing experience in outpatient clinics or medical offices with familiarity in medical-surgical procedures.
• Critical care experience or ICU background is advantageous for managing complex cases.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or substance abuse in an outpatient setting.
• Knowledge of EMR/EHR systems such Cerner is preferred; familiarity with ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10) is beneficial.
• Unencumbered Georgia RN License or Multi State Equivalent.
• Nursing degree from an accredited university or college, Associates or BSN

Pay: $35.12 - $45.66 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person