Night Shift RN: Crisis Stabilization & Care

Claratel Behavioral Health; Decatur, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Claratel Behavioral Health seeks a Registered Nurse for the DeKalb Regional Crisis Center in Georgia. The RN will provide direct nursing care during acute psychiatric crises, perform assessments, manage withdrawal protocols, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support safe, trauma-informed, client-centered care.

The role includes crisis triage, medication administration, and participation in Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) interventions, with a schedule that includes

Qualifications

• Current Georgia RN license is required.
• Experience in psychiatric/behavioral health or crisis stabilization preferred.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays per unit staffing.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage and nursing assessments in PES/CSU.
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse effects.
• Lead crisis intervention and safety measures (BERT) as needed.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, clinicians, and discharge planning.

Skills

Assessment

Critical thinking

Crisis de-escalation

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Georgia RN license

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Claratel Behavioral Health seeks a Registered Nurse for the DeKalb Regional Crisis Center in Georgia. The RN will provide direct nursing care during acute psychiatric crises, perform assessments, manage withdrawal protocols, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support safe, trauma-informed, client-centered care.

The role includes crisis triage, medication administration, and participation in Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) interventions, with a schedule that includes