Crisis Stabilization RN/LPN — Impactful 24/7 Care

Highland Rivers Health; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Benefits

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

NHSC loan forgiveness

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Highland Rivers Health seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver quality care on the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). The CSU is a 24/7, 28-bed unit providing psychiatric stabilization and detoxification, serving as a first-line alternative to hospitalization.

Responsibilities include admissions/discharges, medication administration, crisis management, and thorough documentation while upholding HIPAA privacy and collaborating with APRN, CSU Nurse Manager, and

Qualifications

• Current RN or LPN license required.
• Experience in crisis stabilization or psychiatric settings preferred.
• Ability to perform nursing assessments and develop care plans.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Complete admission and discharge paperwork including nursing assessments and care plans.
• Monitor all aspects of patient care and report concerns to APRN and CSU Nurse Manager.
• Document changes in patients' conditions and progress.
• Complete daily shift notes.
• Ensure chart checks and vital signs are completed and logs updated.
• Transcribe orders as needed.
• Maintain census boards and stock of supplies.
• Provide patient and family education and aftercare information.
• Facilitate groups and activities on the unit.
• Intervene and stabilize acute crisis situations.
• Attend treatment team meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA.

Skills

Nursing

Crisis management

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Blood glucose monitoring

Education

RN license

LPN license

Job description

Highland Rivers Health seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver quality care on the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). The CSU is a 24/7, 28-bed unit providing psychiatric stabilization and detoxification, serving as a first-line alternative to hospitalization.

Responsibilities include admissions/discharges, medication administration, crisis management, and thorough documentation while upholding HIPAA privacy and collaborating with APRN, CSU Nurse Manager, and