D105 - Adult MH Outpat - Registered Nurse, Clinic

River Edge•Milledgeville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN) at Baldwin Adult Outpatient Services. River Edge Behavioral Health is recognized for its state-of-the-art treatment and support services for more than 13,000 children, youth, families, and adults annually who experience mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders, and substance abuse problems. In addition, River Edge offers services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At River Edge Behavioral Health, we aspire to continuously lead our values and beliefs that enable individuals to develop their potential, bring their full selves to the workplace, and engage in an environment of inclusion. At River Edge, we know you can choose to work anywhere, be we strive to be an employer of choice. We work every day to make your employees’ experience great. We believe in the skilled team members we hire and their ability to "make life better" for someone on their recovery journey or struggling with behavioral health challenges. River Edge is currently seeking a Full-time Registered Nurses for the Baldwin Adult MH Outpatient Services.

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.