Adolescent Psychiatric RN - Compassionate Behavioral Health

kindred; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bradley Center in Columbus, GA, part of St. Francis - Emory Healthcare, is seeking a Registered Nurse for psychiatric services.

You will deliver direct and indirect patient care, assess and plan treatment, and coordinate with the care team to support recovery in a therapeutic milieu. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, documentation, patient and family education, and participation in staff training.

Qualifications

• ADN required for RN licensure in Georgia.
• BSN is preferred by the facility leadership.
• BLS certification must be current within policy.
• HWC or CPI certification required within policy.
• 6 months of RN experience in direct patient care preferred.
• Behavioral health/psychiatric nursing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychiatric assessments and creates individualized care plans.
• Monitors condition, updates treatment plans, and documents outcomes.
• Administers medications, including psychotropics, per orders.
• Assists with ADLs and therapeutic routines.
• Facilitates group, family, or individual therapy sessions as needed.
• Educates patients and families about treatment and medications.
• Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team and discharge planning.
• Engages in crisis intervention and de-escalation when needed.
• Ensures confidentiality and maintains a therapeutic environment.
• Participates in staff training and trauma-informed care approaches.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Behavioral health

De-escalation

Therapeutic communication

EMR proficiency

Collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The Bradley Center in Columbus, GA, part of St. Francis - Emory Healthcare, is seeking a Registered Nurse for psychiatric services.

You will deliver direct and indirect patient care, assess and plan treatment, and coordinate with the care team to support recovery in a therapeutic milieu. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, documentation, patient and family education, and participation in staff training.