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Highland Rivers Behavioral Health

Nurse: RN or LPN (Mental Health Crisis Stabilization)

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health, Cedartown, Georgia, United States, 30125


Description

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!

Highland Rivers provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.

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Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) are responsible for the delivery of quality individual care through the nursing process of risk assessment, admissions, discharges, administering medication, unit management, and crisis management on the Crisis Stabilization Unit. Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a 24 hour, 365 days a year short term medically monitored unit with 28 beds for the purpose of providing psychiatric stabilization and detoxification from drugs and alcohol. It serves as a first line community-based alternative to hospitalization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:Complete all admission and discharge paperwork including nursing assessments on individuals with mental health/substance abuse symptoms exhibiting a state of crisis and needs with development of nursing care plansMonitor all aspects of individual care, including diet and physical activity and report any concerns to the APRN and CSU Nurse ManagerMonitor, record and report symptoms and changes in individuals' conditions by observation using proper nursing care to the APRN and CSU Program Manager and document individual progress or lack thereofComplete required daily shift notes for all individuals on CSUEnsure all chart checks, CIWA, COWS, vitals are completed on the shift and all required logs (refrigerator, temperature logs) are updated on the siftTranscribe orders if neededComplete daily assignment sheetReview/update BHL board to ensure accurate and complete censusMaintains stock of supplies in departmentProvide education to individual and/or family in line with appropriate Release of InformationProvide education to individuals regarding treatment and aftercare individuallyFacilitate groups and activities on the unit with the individualsAssist with service-related complianceIntervene, stabilize and manage acute crisis situations as needed.Consult with other outpatient site staff regarding individual'sAssist in training co-staff in areas relating to service specialties as needed.Maintain confidentiality for all indirect/direct service in accordance with agency policies and HIPAA policies.Demonstrate competency for Blood Glucose Monitoring, Alcohol Breathalyzer, Urine Drug Screen, Pregnancy Test, and PPD skin testsMonitor and document all ordered labs, screenings, and results such as PPD, Blood Glucose, UA, RPR, Blood Chem, and CBCPerform safe phlebotomy practices when drawing blood labsAssist with seclusions and restraints when necessary and complete all required paperwork (i.e. seclusion/restraint packets and incident reports by the end of the shift)Attend case staffing/treatment team meetingsMaintain clinical records in accordance with agency policies.Ensure timely completion of agency required trainings/workshops.Participate in meetings as needed.Other responsibilities and tasks as may be assigned.

Benefits:Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GAFlexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.Retirement Plan with employer matching4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service10 paid holidays1 personal dayQualifying employer for Public Student Loan ForgivenessNHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties.Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track.Benefits:Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GAFlexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.Retirement Plan with employer matching4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service10 paid holidays1 personal dayQualifying employer for Public Student Loan ForgivenessNHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties.Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications :Education - Associates Degree in NursingLicensure/Certification - Georgia License as Registered Nurse ProfessionalExperience - Knowledge of assessing, planning for, and provide basic nursing skill

Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in NursingExperience - One (1) year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient/outpatient setting