RN/LPN

Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.  Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.

Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis. 

If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!

Job Title: RN / LPN, Memphis Clinic Team

Schedule: 8a-4:30p, Monday-Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Compensation: $62,400-$68,250 annual salary (based on experience)

JOB SUMMARY: The Medical Operations Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports licensed physicians or advanced practice nurses, as well as the overall treatment team, in providing care to clinic Consumers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Nursing assessments and prepare consumers for clinic visits. Interpret, process, and implement provider’s orders.

• Advocate for consumers and participate in ongoing evaluation of consumer’s progress towards treatment goals within the clinic setting.

• Maintain Performed consumer records for smooth, accurate, and safe implementation of medication orders; including ordering prescribed medications from designated pharmacies for timely dispensing.

• Participate in the multidisciplinary treatment team meetings as required. Provides general guidance and health education to individual Consumers and family members.

• Completes clinical documentation promptly that is consistent with agency standards. Proficient in electronic health records.

• Conduct assessments with consumers in the community (home, day treatment program, etc.) to provide continuity of care in the physical and/or psychological domain.

• Provide nursing coverage for other clinic locations and departments on a PRN basis.

• Work collaboratively with community providers to provide integrated, whole-person care for consumers and address medical and treatment needs.

• Comply with the requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedure, policies, standards and/or grant.

• Take appropriate action to Use de-escalation techniques to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.

• Obtains releases from PCPs, specialists, other treatment facilities, ER visits, and hospitalizations, as needed, for Consumer care.

• Complete Prior Authorizations and Attestations for treatment medications.

• Perform rescue functions during emergencies to include administering basic emergency medical aid and evacuating people to safe locations.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with interdisciplinary teams. Demonstrate professional demeanor in all settings.

• Demonstrate proficiency in labs, injections, glucometer, UDS testing and pregnancy testing.

• Remain flexible and positive to changing needs.

• Make customer service a priority with internal and external customers.

• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. Follow-up with consumers regarding lab results as outlined in company procedures.

• Make customer service a priority with internal and external customers. Establish rapport with consumers.

• Systematically gather data necessary in the treatment of consumers.

• Access and assist with determining the readiness of the individual for treatment and change.

• Screen for substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms as needed

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Valid Tennessee RN or LPN license

• Phlebotomy skills and ability to give injections

• Cross-train in all areas of Medical Operations

Essential Requirements for the Position:

• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License

• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation

• Personal Automobile Insurance

ABOUT YOU:

Customer Service/Engagement

• Ability to work with other departments
• Timely engagement
• Good listener
• Understanding and empathetic
• Respectful of internal and external customers

Communication

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Communicates relevant Consumer updates to the team promptly
• Ability to communicate with different levels of Consumers and coworkers

Professionalism

• Leadership skills
• Language
• Remains calm in crises
• Proactive in efforts to meet agency goals
• Health promotion and education in addiction and treatment
• Role model in health promotion and education in addiction and treatment.

BENEFITS: Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in. The following products are available:

• Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage

• Health Savings Account

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• Short- & Long-Term Disability

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Cancer Insurance

• Accident Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• 403b - Retirement Plan

• Calm App for medication and mental health

• Gym membership discounts

Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.