D185 - IDD-CSDC - Registered Nurse, Crisis

Registered Nurse (RN) at The Crisis Service and Diagnostic Center

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

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.

Qualifications Needed (education and/or experience):

• 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.
• Preferred IDD experience

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible spending accounts
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 Paid holidays
• Voluntary Life Insurance

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.