D185 - IDD-CSDC - Registered Nurse, Crisis

River Edge Behavioral Health•Macon, GA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups. Registered Nurse (RN) at The Crisis Service and Diagnostic Center About River Edge Behavioral Health Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The full continuum of River Edge Behavioral Health services provides 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, or developmental disabilities. The Crisis Service and Diagnostic Center is a program designed to offer inpatient tailored assistance and brief (90-day) stabilization for a maximum of sixteen (16) adults aged 18 and above, who have intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or concurrent IDD/BH diagnoses. These individuals are facing psychiatric challenges and/or significant emotional/behavioral changes that are impacting their essential functions, potentially jeopardizing their ability to stay in their usual home environment. Location/Schedule – 750 Hazel Street, Macon Georgia Rotating shifts Sun-Sat 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am

Requirements

Must have active Georgia RN license
At least 2 years working on a behavioral health/ intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or related field
Must have good computer skills.
Communications skills and the ability to foster good relationships among others is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Preferred IDD experience

Responsibilities

Administering medications as prescribed by healthcare providers to patients in the crisis facility.
Conducting initial patient assessments to determine the nature and urgency of their needs during a crisis situation.
Regularly assessing and recording patients' vital signs to ensure their stability and detect any changes that may indicate a worsening condition.
Treating and dressing wounds, injuries, or other physical health issues that patients may have during a crisis.
Assisting in managing and de-escalating crises, utilizing your medical knowledge and training to support patients in distress.
Ensure that staff are properly trained.
Participate in crisis interventions, assess patient needs, provide clinical guidance to staff, and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients in crisis.
Work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as psychiatrists, social workers, and emergency medical personnel, to coordinate care and support interdisciplinary teamwork during crises.
Maintain open communication channels with nursing staff, patients, families, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care and effective crisis resolution.
Address any personnel issues to promote a productive and supportive work environment.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies relevant to crisis services and nursing practice.