Crisis Behavioral Health RN – Flexible Benefits | Macon, GA

River Edge Behavioral Health Center; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

Short and long-term disabilitycoverage

11 Paid holidays

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health Center in Georgia is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the LifeSpring and Billingslea Recovery Residence programs. The RN will administer medications, perform crisis assessments, supervise LPN staff, and help develop health plans in a crisis facility setting.

The role requires active Georgia RN licensure and at least two years in behavioral health or IDD. Location includes Macon, GA, with 50% time at each site; flexibility to work across both locations is

Qualifications

• Must have active Georgia RN license.
• At least 2 years working in behavioral health/IDD or related field.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Communication skills and the ability to foster good relationships among others is a plus.
• Preferred IDD experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as prescribed by healthcare providers to patients in the crisis facility.
• Conduct initial patient assessments to determine the nature, severity, and urgency of needs during a crisis.
• Provide oversight for LPN staff, including reviewing and signing off documentation weekly, creating and training staff on Health Care Plans, and monitoring medication management practices.
• Treat and dress wounds, injuries, and other physical health issues that arise during crisis situations.
• Assist in managing and de-escalating crises by applying medical knowledge, clinical judgment, and crisis-intervention techniques to support patients in distress.

Skills

Active Georgia RN license

Behavioral health/IDD experience

Good computer skills

Communication skills

Job description

River Edge Behavioral Health Center in Georgia is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the LifeSpring and Billingslea Recovery Residence programs. The RN will administer medications, perform crisis assessments, supervise LPN staff, and help develop health plans in a crisis facility setting.

The role requires active Georgia RN licensure and at least two years in behavioral health or IDD. Location includes Macon, GA, with 50% time at each site; flexibility to work across both locations is