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: Registered Nurse (EPS)

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) supports the licensed physician or Advanced Practice Nurse, as well as the overall health-care team, in providing psychiatric care to consumers in Emergency Psychiatric Services. The RN works in close collaboration with the team to evaluate the patient's plan of care and progress toward treatment goals.

Schedule: 7a-7p (alternative shifts: 1st week: Wed-Fri, 2nd week: Thur-Sat)  

Position Responsibilities:
1. Perform psychiatric nursing assessments and medication management for consumers in EPS setting.
2. Interpret and process Provider’s medication orders for the consumer.
3. Provide medication teaching/education for consumers.
4. Provide on-going assessment of consumers while in EPS.
5. Provide referrals to hospitalization, diversion services, or other recommended disposition.
6. Work collaboratively with all disciplines within the Emergency Psychiatric Services team.
7. Provides active listening and problem solving with consumer.
8. Monitor consumer’s behavior, level of cooperation, and ability to remain safe while in EPS.
9. Observe and record consumer’s use of medication as prescribed.
10. Perform medical clearances as needed.
11. Make customer service a priority with internal and external customers.
12. Assist with consumers in other EPS units as needed.
13. Attend scheduled nursing and MHC staff meetings.
14. Arrange disposition to home, hospital, or other diversion services as necessary.
15. Maintain and facilitate communication regarding consumer’s care with all relevant staff.
16. Screen for substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
17. Screen for danger to self or others.
18. With the Consumer served, formulate mutually agreed-upon, measurable treatment goals and objectives.
19. Provides general guidance and health education to consumers.
20. Demonstrates professional demeanor in all settings and situations.
21. Seeks to improve efficiencies and care, suggesting innovative ways to provide for Consumer’s needs.
22. Proficient in using the electronic health record.
23. Cross-train in other EPS areas.
24. Maintain safe and therapeutic environment free of sharps and other potentially harmful objects.
25. Complete medication audits as outlined by the agency.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Tennessee Registered Nurse license

• Phlebotomy skills and ability to give injections

• Cross-train in all areas of Medical Operations

• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation

• Personal Automobile Insurance

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 & 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

• Pet Insurance

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 on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.