Registered Nurse - Outpatient Mental Health Practice

Registered Nurse / Behavioral Health and Ketamine Infusion Services

Position Overview

Shrink Savannah is seeking a compassionate, dependable Registered Nurse to join our award-winning behavioral health team. This position provides hands-on nursing care, supports our ketamine therapy program, assists with medication-related needs, and serves as an important connection between patients, providers, and administrative staff.

The ideal candidate is clinically confident, organized, approachable, and comfortable balancing patient care with administrative responsibilities. Experience in psychiatry, behavioral health, mental health, or infusion services is helpful, but not required. We are happy to provide training to the right candidate.

Patient Care and Clinical Support

• Complete nursing assessments for medically complex and Medicare patients, including medication reconciliation, adherence concerns, and refill coordination.
• Obtain and document vital signs during medication-management visits when clinically indicated.
• Start IVs and monitor patients receiving ketamine treatment in accordance with provider orders and established safety protocols.
• Administer prescribed injections and coordinate injection-only appointments.
• Perform venipuncture and collect laboratory specimens as needed.
• Conduct nurse visits to assist patients with clinical paperwork, check-ins, and other care-related needs.
• Review refill requests and route them to the appropriate provider for authorization.
• Recognize and promptly communicate changes in a patient’s condition or potential safety concerns to the treating provider.

Patient Communication and Care Coordination

• Serve as a primary clinical liaison between patients and providers within the ketamine therapy program.
• Assist with patient referrals, preliminary screening, and coordination of care.
• Respond promptly and professionally to patient questions received through the nurse phone line and nurse email account.
• Provide clear patient education regarding medications, procedures, treatment expectations, and follow-up care within the RN scope of practice.
• Help patients feel informed, supported, and comfortable throughout their care.

Administrative and Insurance Support

• Order and maintain clinical and medical supplies.
• Coordinate sharps disposal and help ensure clinical areas remain organized and properly stocked.
• Coordinate laboratory results, including urine drug screening results, and route them to the appropriate provider for review.
• Assist providers with FMLA, disability, and other clinical paperwork.
• Complete prior authorizations for prescribed injections and other applicable treatments.
• Assist patients with Patient Assistance Program applications.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Dedicate scheduled administrative time each week to insurance-related tasks and general clinical operations.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Georgia.
• Experience starting IVs, administering injections, and performing venipuncture.
• Strong clinical judgment, organization, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trust and communicate clearly with patients.
• Comfort working in a collaborative, fast-paced outpatient environment.
• Ability to manage both clinical and administrative responsibilities.
• Commitment to patient privacy, professionalism, and high-quality care.

Preferred Experience

• Psychiatry, behavioral health, or mental health care.
• Infusion services or ketamine therapy.
• Outpatient clinical care.
• Electronic health record systems.
• Prior authorizations and insurance-related processes.

Mental health and infusion experience are preferred but not required.

Our Work Environment

Shrink Savannah is a team-oriented practice where providers, nurses, therapists, and administrative staff work closely together. We value clear communication, mutual support, and a down-to-earth approach to patient care. We are looking for someone who enjoys being part of a collaborative team and is willing to step in where needed.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter or brief statement describing your interest in the position.

Pay: $32.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 36.0 per week

Work Location: In person