Behavioral Health Crisis RN – Acute Care

Community Service Board of Middle Georgia; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Plan Options

Generous Paid-Time Off Policy

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Training Time

Career Growth & Advancement

And So Much More

Job summary

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia is seeking a Registered Nurse for the new Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Dublin, GA. This state-of-the-art facility includes 40 beds and offers crisis stabilization and observation services, with both voluntary and involuntary patients.

You will assess patients, participate in treatment teams, monitor safety, and educate patients and families. Responsibilities include nursing assessments, CIWA/COWS, medication monitoring, documentation, discharge

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Nursing
• Active Georgia Registered Nursing License
• Comfortability with conflict and skilled in conflict resolution
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse communities
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Office Products
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines accordingly

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document vital signs every 8 hours; promptly communicate abnormal findings to the provider and carry out any new orders received.
• Complete daily nursing assessments, including physical assessments as indicated; perform CIWA and COWS assessments as appropriate.
• Participate in treatment team meetings as needed.
• Monitor individuals on the unit to ensure safety, security, and engagement in therapeutic activities, including group sessions and mealtimes.
• Support individuals with special dietary needs and communicate concerns to the medical provider.
• Facilitate medical health education groups.
• Assist with de-escalation and redirect individuals to quiet or sensory rooms when appropriate.
• Conduct initial nursing assessments within 2 hours of admission and ensure required legal forms are completed.
• Perform 24-hour chart audits to ensure documentation accuracy.
• Forward appropriate documentation to the medical provider for review and final signatures within accreditation timeframes.
• Review records to ensure accurate documentation of ongoing issues and follow-up.
• Assist with pat-down searches as required per policy.
• Support medication administration, monitor adverse reactions, and assist with lab specimen collection.
• Complete the C-SSRS prior to discharge if not completed by a counselor.
• Complete a Safety Plan prior to discharge if a clinician is unavailable.
• Provide nurse-to-nurse shift reports and communicate updates to providers.
• Maintain and update the CSP board accurately.
• Contribute to current and comprehensive shift reports.
• Meet with individuals at discharge to review diagnosis, follow-up care, medications, and provide discharge materials.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Time management

Organize & prioritize

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft 365 Office

Driver's license

Job description

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia is seeking a Registered Nurse for the new Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Dublin, GA. This state-of-the-art facility includes 40 beds and offers crisis stabilization and observation services, with both voluntary and involuntary patients.

You will assess patients, participate in treatment teams, monitor safety, and educate patients and families. Responsibilities include nursing assessments, CIWA/COWS, medication monitoring, documentation, discharge