Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
River Edge
Macon, GA

D104 - Adult MH Crisis - Registered Nurse, Crisis

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 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. In this role you will..... Supervise and manager health services by providing effective leadership and direction to the nursing staff at our Recovery Center on the Adult treatment area. The new River Edge Recovery Center is a residential alternative to or diversion from inpatient hospitalization. We offer 24 hour walk in outpatient services, 23 hour observation unit, crisis residential psychiatric stabilization and medically monitored detoxification services. Benefits Offered: * Competitive Pay * Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance * Paid Time Off * 12 Paid Holidays * 401k with an employer match * Flexible Spending Accounts * Short and Long-term disability coverage * Life Insurance * Employee Discount Program Duties and Responsibilities * Oversee the daily operations of nursing staff. * Actively identifies and reports opportunities for improvement, seeks solutions and communicates through proper chain of command. * Maintains knowledge of and compliance with all current hospital and departmental policies and state, federal, and accreditation regulations. * Demonstrates effective utilization, planning and organization of hospital/job resources. * Sets priorities and demonstrates effective organizational skills by optimizing use of time, meeting deadlines and completing assigned tasks in a cost effective manner. * Ensures nursing staff is competent and accurate with use of the electronic medical record program. * Demonstrates the ability to problem-solve at designated level of management. * Identifies real and/or potential problems affecting service.; discusses unresolved issues related to staff, group, clients, and other customers * Monitors utilization of the nursing process and provision of professional nursing care for patients according to established standards of care. * Verifies each patient has an interdisciplinary recovery plan, which is individualized, updated and documented. * Monitors and verifies the above referenced recovery plan is implemented and coordinated utilizing critical thinking and organizational skills. * Monitors ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of the recovery plan and the patient's response to that care. * Demonstrates effective role modeling, delegation, problem solving and acts as a resource for the entire nursing staff. Qualifications, Training & Experience: * Requires a current, valid Georgia RN license * Graduate from a nationally or state approved School of Nursing program with a Bachelor's degree or higher * Behavioral Health Experience with Children & Adolescents STRONGLY PREFERRED * Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience REQUIRED. * One (1) Year Management Experience STRONGLY PREFERRED. * Active BLS certification Additional Information: The Application Process All qualified applicants will be considered. This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate poll has been identified. The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview. Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. Safe Working Environment We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we recommend employees to frequently washing your hands, sanitizing common areas to provide safety to our employees and clients. Diversity and Inclusion River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic make-up, disability, age, or veteran status. Drug-Free Workplace River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen. At Will Workplace Employment with River Edge Behavioral Health is at will. At-will means your employment relationship with River Edge Behavioral Health or Affordable Business Solution is for an indefinite period and is subject to termination by you or River Edge Behavioral Health, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. River Edge Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Edge Behavioral Heath recruits qualified candidates for positions in its service area. It is the policy of River Edge Behavioral Health provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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. Other details * Job Family RN * Job Function Non-Managerial * Pay Type Hourly Apply Now * 3575 Fulton Mill Rd, Macon, GA 31206, USA