Emergency Psychiatric RN — Crisis Center (Night Shift)

Claratel Behavioral Health; Decatur (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Claratel Behavioral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the DeKalb Regional Crisis Center in Georgia. The RN will provide direct nursing care during acute psychiatric crises, perform triage, monitor patients, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, recovery-oriented care.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, withdrawal management, and discharge planning within PES/Temp Observations/CSU units.

Qualifications

• Current Georgia RN license.
• Experience in psychiatric, behavioral health, detox/withdrawal management, or crisis stabilization settings preferred.
• Experience with crisis intervention and trauma-informed care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to individuals in acute psychiatric crisis.
• Perform assessments, monitor vitals, and support medical/psychiatric stabilization.
• Administer medications and educate patients and families on treatment plans.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, APRNs, clinicians, and case managers to coordinate care.

Skills

RN license

Crisis intervention

Detox monitoring

Venipuncture

EHR

Team collaboration

Education

Georgia RN license

Job description

Claratel Behavioral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the DeKalb Regional Crisis Center in Georgia. The RN will provide direct nursing care during acute psychiatric crises, perform triage, monitor patients, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, recovery-oriented care.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, withdrawal management, and discharge planning within PES/Temp Observations/CSU units.