D185 - IDD-CSDC - Registered Nurse, Crisis

River Edge Behavioral Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays (12)

401k with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Employee discount program

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA seeks a Registered Nurse for the Crisis Service and Diagnostic Center. The role requires administering meds, crisis assessments, vital-sign monitoring, wound care, and de-escalation, across rotating 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am shifts.

Qualified candidates hold an active GA RN license with at least 2 years in behavioral health/IDD, strong computer and communication skills, and may have IDD experience preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia RN license.
• At least 2 years working in behavioral health/IDD or related field.
• Proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as prescribed in crisis facility.
• Conduct initial patient assessments during crises.
• Regularly assess and record vital signs.
• Treat and dress wounds or other health issues.
• Assist in managing and de-escalating crises.
• Ensure staff are properly trained.

Skills

RN license GA

Behavioral health experience

Computer skills

Communication skills

IDD experience preferred

Job description

About River Edge Behavioral Health

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.

Registered Nurse (RN) at The Crisis Service and Diagnostic Center

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 401k with an employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discount Program

The Crisis Service and Diagnostic Center is a program designed to offer inpatient tailored assistance and brief (90-day) stabilization for a maximum of sixteen (16) adults aged 18 and above, who have intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or concurrent IDD/BH diagnoses. These individuals are facing psychiatric challenges and/or significant emotional/behavioral changes that are impacting their essential functions, potentially jeopardizing their ability to stay in their usual home environment.

Location/Schedule

750 Hazel Street, Macon Georgia Rotating shifts Sun-Sat 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am

Responsibilities:

• Administering medications as prescribed by healthcare providers to patients in the crisis facility.
• Conducting initial patient assessments to determine the nature and urgency of their needs during a crisis situation.
• Regularly assessing and recording patients' vital signs to ensure their stability and detect any changes that may indicate a worsening condition.
• Treating and dressing wounds, injuries, or other physical health issues that patients may have during a crisis.
• Assisting in managing and de-escalating crises, utilizing your medical knowledge and training to support patients in distress.
• Ensure that staff are properly trained.
• Participate in crisis interventions, assess patient needs, provide clinical guidance to staff, and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients in crisis.
• Work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as psychiatrists, social workers, and emergency medical personnel, to coordinate care and support interdisciplinary teamwork during crises.
• Maintain open communication channels with nursing staff, patients, families, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care and effective crisis resolution.
• Address any personnel issues to promote a productive and supportive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies relevant to crisis services and nursing practice.

Qualifications Needed (education And/or Experience):

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

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible spending accounts
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 Paid holidays
• Voluntary Life Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.