Nurse
Company: Georgia Baptist Children's Home
Location: Palmetto
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Position Title:
Nurse Reports To: Clinical Coordinator Summary of the Job: Contact
with the client 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 nursing assessment to observe, monitor, educate and care
for the physical, nutritional and psychological issues, problems or
crises manifested in the course of the clients’ treatment.
Educating the client about medical, nutritional and other health
issues related to the individual’s mental health or substance
related issues. Assess and monitor client’s medical and other
health issues that are either directly related to the mental health
or substance related disorder, or to the treatment of the disorder.
Educating the client’s family/caregiver about medical, nutritional
and other health issues related to the individual’s mental health
or substance related issues. Educating the client’s
family/caregiver on medications and potential medication side
effects. Utilize personal safety plan for managing emotions and
interactions with staff and clients. Provide training for
self-administration of medication. Maintain and utilize knowledge
and skills regarding current research trends in best/evidence-based
practices for psychiatric nursing and medication management. Stay
updated on all contracting and accrediting requirements. Share
information with the treatment team and be considered a part of the
treatment team. Provide the number of billable hours assigned to
the position. Ensure documentation meets requirements of Medicaid,
DBHDD, and other CMO audits. Utilize agency’s designated client
services software for entering service notes and submitting
billables in required timeframes. Additional Responsibilities :
Communicate with and work in conjunction with agency doctor,
physician or psychiatrist. Assist with preparation of files for
clinic days including receiving test results ordered by physician.
Assist the Clinician/Therapist in documenting for all billing
requirements. Contact insurance companies as necessary for prior
authorization for medications prescribed by agency physician or
psychiatrist. Conduct brief medical screenings for new clients in
residential program as scheduled. Represent agency favorably at all
times. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Required
Education/Experience: Registered Nurse within the scope of O.C.GA
Practice Acts Preferred Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in mental
health Necessary Skills: Clinical assessment skills Strong written
and verbal communication skills Understanding of public sector
services and supports Experience providing services under Georgia
Medicaid guidelines(desirable) 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
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