D105 - Adult MH Outpat - Registered Nurse, Clinic

River Edge Behavioral Health•Milledgeville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a Full-time Registered Nurse for the Baldwin Adult MH Outpatient Services. This role involves administering medications, conducting patient assessments, providing oversight for LPN staff, monitoring patient vital signs, treating wounds, assisting in crisis management and de-escalation, and ensuring staff are properly trained. The position is located in Milledgeville, GA, with a Monday-Friday schedule from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Requirements

Must have active Georgia RN license
At least 2 years working in behavioral health/ intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or related field
Must have good computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Communications skills and the ability to foster good relationships among others is a plus.
Preferred IDD experience

Responsibilities

Administer medications as prescribed by healthcare providers to patients in the crisis facility.
Conduct initial patient assessments to determine the nature, severity, and urgency of needs during a crisis.
Provide oversight for LPN staff, including reviewing and signing off documentation weekly, creating and training staff on Health Care Plans, and monitoring medication management practices.
Regularly assess and document patients’ vital signs to monitor stability and identify any changes indicating a potential decline in condition.
Treat and dress wounds, injuries, and other physical health issues that arise during crisis situations.
Assist in managing and de-escalating crises by applying medical knowledge, clinical judgment, and crisis-intervention techniques to support patients in distress.
Ensure that staff are properly trained and competent in their assigned clinical responsibilities.
Participate in crisis interventions, assess patient needs, provide clinical guidance to staff, and help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.