Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Crisis Center - Day Shift
About The Position
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality care at a 24/7 Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Athens, Georgia. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, the RN delivers direct patient care, assists with crisis stabilization, and supports patients experiencing acute behavioral health issues. The position works under the guidance of the Charge Nurse and Nurse Practitioner (NP), ensuring timely interventions, safety, and therapeutic engagement in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The schedule is full-time, consisting of three 12-hour shifts. Every other weekend is required; shift differentials are available for nights and weekends. The position is listed as a day shift and has no travel.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Strong interpersonal, de-escalation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure or emergency situations.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR/EMR) systems.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Previous experience in behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, emergency services, or a crisis setting is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to individuals in behavioral health crisis, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
- Complete initial and ongoing nursing assessments, including assessments for crisis walk-in patients when requested by the NP, Charge Nurse, or a leadership team member.
- Administer medications according to physician or NP orders and monitor for effectiveness and adverse effects.
- Monitor patient behavior and physical condition, reporting significant changes to the Charge Nurse or NP.
- Collaborate with the team to ensure individualized care plans are followed and updated as needed.
- Complete thorough and timely EMR documentation, including assessments, care provided, and patient responses.
- Assist with or lead crisis intervention and de-escalation using trained techniques and behavioral interventions.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to behavioral emergencies and safety alerts.
- Monitor patients at risk of harm to themselves or others and initiate appropriate precautions when necessary.
- Participate in emergency and behavioral safety protocols, including the Care Partners protocol.
- Collaborate with Charge Nurses, NPs, mental health techs, and other care team members to coordinate patient care.
- Participate in hand-off reports, shift briefings, and team huddles, and maintain open communication with team members.
- Follow facility policies, procedures, clinical protocols, and state and federal regulations related to behavioral health nursing care.
- Support a safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed care environment.
- Participate in drills and emergency response training, and remain familiar with emergency codes and procedures for behavioral health crises and medical emergencies.
- Assist new staff or techs as needed and foster a positive team culture.
- Notify leadership of patient safety, staffing, or equipment issues.
- Support patient transitions, including admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Benefits
- Shift differentials are available for nights and weekends.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
