Lead Registered Nurse — Crisis Stabilization Unit

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking an RN Lead to oversee nursing care on the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). The role includes risk assessment, admissions/discharges, medication administration, unit management, and crisis intervention on a 24/7/365 unit with 28 beds.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree in Nursing and an active GA RN license; Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred. Behavioral health experience and bilingual ability are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Active, unrestricted RN license in Georgia.
• Criminal background check, transcripts, driver’s license/ID, drug screen, TB test, and 7-year MVR.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred; BH facility experience preferred; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete admission and discharge paperwork including nursing assessments.
• Monitor all aspects of care, including diet and activity; report concerns to APRN/CSU Nurse Manager.
• Document patient progress and changes from nursing observations.
• Complete required daily shift notes for CSU.
• Ensure CIWA, COWS, vitals, and related logs are updated on shift.
• Transcribe orders as needed; complete daily assignment sheet; review census.
• Provide education to individuals and families about treatment and aftercare.
• Facilitate groups and activities on the unit; participate in treatment teams.
• Intervene and manage acute crisis situations; assist with seclusions/restraints as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality in line with HIPAA and agency policies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Nursing interventions

Documentation

Emergency / crisis management

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking an RN Lead to oversee nursing care on the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). The role includes risk assessment, admissions/discharges, medication administration, unit management, and crisis intervention on a 24/7/365 unit with 28 beds.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree in Nursing and an active GA RN license; Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred. Behavioral health experience and bilingual ability are highly valued.