Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
State of Georgia
Griffin, GA

Registered Nurse 1

Pinewoods Behavioral Health Crisis Center is needing 12-hour days and 12-hour nights. Full-time or PRN Registered Nurse (RN) is 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 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. The annual average length of stay in the crisis beds of the CSU does not exceed eight calendar days. Collects appropriate assessment and screening information, to include bio-psycho-social information, psychiatric and medication history, and alcohol/drug information. Establishes & oversees medication administration. Monitors and records the biomedical status and conditions of all clients admitted, including all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the client's safety status. Participates in treatment team meetings and assists with development of care plans. Collaborates with the team in providing health information and maintenance of the medical record. Monitors the patient milieu for safety issues and assists with promoting a positive therapeutic environment. Assists in the admitting, discharging and transferring process NOTE: McIntosh Trail Community Service Board conducts background checks on all final candidates. Hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory results of: Fingerprint Based Background Check of the Georgia and Federal Criminal History Record Database Drug Screen Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for seven years TB testing will be required upon appointment. If you have previously tested positive for TB, you will be required to bring a copy of your chest x-ray on your first day of orientation. For more information about this position contact: Pam Keever, HR Generalist Recruiter - [email protected] Due to the volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide information on all application status by phone. Please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated by the Directors or managers at the sites. They will call directly to set up interviews. FYI: All calls from McIntosh Trail will show up as a Barnesville Ga. phone number. In order to be considered, you MUST fax or email a State of Georgia Application and resume to [email protected] or Fax No.: 770-229-3223 A State of Georgia Application can be downloaded from Team Ga. Website: Go to applicants >login - applicant resources - FAQ's go down to the State of Ga. application Benefits PTO Length of Service Monthly Accrual 0-5 years 10 hours/month (5 hours each pay period) 6-10 years 12 hours/month (6 hours each pay period) 11 years 14 hours/month (7 hours each pay period) Holidays - We recognize the State of Georgia paid holidays 401(k) - With a matching employer contribution. State Health and Flexible Benefits Available Insurance - Health; Dental; Vision; Legal; Disability; Life & Dependent Life Flexible Spending Accounts - HCS Spending Account Dependent Care Account Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university OR Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse. Additional Information * Agency Logo: Requisition ID: HEA06CR * Number of Openings: 0 * Shift: Day Job * Internal Contact Name: Pamela Wyatt Keever * Internal Contact Email: [email protected]