Crisis Stabilization RN — Compassionate Mental Health Care

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

4 weeks paid time off

10 holidays

Personal day

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality nursing care on the Crisis Stabilization Unit. The role involves risk assessment, admissions, discharges, medication administration, and crisis management within a 24/7, 28-bed unit dedicated to psychiatric stabilization and detoxification.

You will complete nursing assessments, document progress, monitor vitals and logs, transcribe orders, and educate patients and families about treatment

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Georgia is required.
• Experience in psychiatric crisis stabilization strongly preferred.
• Ability to assess risks and develop care plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments and document care plans.
• Monitor patient status, administer medications, and report changes.
• Complete admission and discharge paperwork and shift notes.
• Ensure logs, CIWA/COWS, vitals, and chart checks are completed.
• Provide patient and family education and crisis intervention when needed.

Skills

Nursing

Crisis stabilization

Documentation

Assessment

Critical thinking

Education

RN license (Georgia)

Tools

Blood Glucose Monitoring

Alcohol Breathalyzer

Urine Drug Screen

Phlebotomy

Job description

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality nursing care on the Crisis Stabilization Unit. The role involves risk assessment, admissions, discharges, medication administration, and crisis management within a 24/7, 28-bed unit dedicated to psychiatric stabilization and detoxification.

You will complete nursing assessments, document progress, monitor vitals and logs, transcribe orders, and educate patients and families about treatment