Registered Nurse Lead (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

• Job Category CRISIS STABILIZATION, MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

Description

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.

Job Summary: Registered Nurse Lead (RN) is responsible for the delivery of quality individual care through the nursing process of risk assessment, admissions, discharges, administering medication, unit management, and crisis management on the Crisis Stabilization Unit. The Registered Nurse Lead will assist with oversight of the Nursing Staff and Unit. Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a 24 hour, 365 days a year short term medically monitored unit with 28 beds for the purpose of providing psychiatric stabilization and detoxification from drugs and alcohol. It serves as a first line community-based alternative to hospitalization.

Are you ready to make a Difference?

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete all admission and discharge paperwork including nursing assessments on individuals with mental health/substance use symptoms exhibiting a state of crisis and needs with development of nursing care plans
• Monitor all aspects of individual care, including diet and physical activity and report any concerns to the APRN and CSU Nurse Manager
• Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in individuals' conditions by observation using proper nursing care to the APRN and CSU Program Manager and document individual progress or lack there of
• Complete required daily shift notes for all individuals on CSU
• Ensure all chart checks, CIWA, COWS, vitals are completed on the shift and all required logs (refrigerator, temperature logs) are updated on the shift
• Transcribe orders if needed
• Complete daily assignment sheet
• Review/update BHL board to ensure accurate and complete census
• Maintains stock of supplies in department
• Provide education to individual and/or family in line with appropriate Release of Information
• Provide education to individuals regarding treatment and aftercare individually
• Facilitate groups and activities on the unit with the individuals
• Intervene, stabilizeandmanageacutecrisissituations as needed .
• Consult with other outpatient site staff regarding individual’s treatment.
• Assist in training co-staff in areas relating to service specialties as needed .
• Maintain confidentiality for all indirect/direct service in accordance with agency policies and HIPAA policies.
• Demonstrate competency for Blood Glucose Monitoring, Alcohol Breathalyzer, Urine Drug Screen, Pregnancy Test, PPD skin tests and in performing safe phlebotomy practices when collecting blood.
• Monitor and document all ordered labs, screenings, and results such as PPD, Blood Glucose, UA, RPR, Blood Chem, and CBC
• Assist with seclusions and restraints when necessary and complete all required paperwork (i.e. seclusion/restraint packets and incident reports by the end of the shift)
• Performs direct care to consumers including medication administration
• as needed
• Coordinates nursing efforts, resolves problems, and maintains unit
• Ensure that incident reports and infection control reports are completed
• within 24 hours of incident occurring and follow-up
• Keeps medication room and Lab in order
• Complete monthly schedules
• Ensure that nursing logs are kept up to date
• Cover shifts as needed according to staffing ratios
• Attend case staffing/treatment team meetings

• Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA
• Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.
• Retirement Plan with employer matching
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service
• 10 paid holidays
• 1 personal day
• Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Nursing required.
• Active, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Georgia.
• Proficient in clinical assessment, care planning, and the delivery of basic nursing services.
• Criminal background check clearance, official academic transcripts, valid driver’s license/ID, drug screen, TB test, and an eligible 7-year Motor Vehicle Report.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a behavioral health facility, with proficiency in clinical assessment, care planning, and basic nursing interventions.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly preferred.

Summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, national origin, age sex, religion, or disability.

Selected applicants must pass a pre-employment background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.