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Registered Nurse
About River Edge Behavioral Health
River Edge Behavioral Health exists to share the stories of more than 10,000 people with behavioral health, substance abuse, and intellectual and developmental disabilities and inspire our clients and the communities to make life better. River Edge is where caring professionals provide expert services to many people, we serve by offering safe spaces for groups, coordinated care, and evidenced-based outpatient care. In addition to inpatient stabilization and Substance Abuse Services.
At River Edge Behavioral Health, we aspire to continuously lead with our values and beliefs that enable individuals to develop their potential, bring their full selves to the workplace, and engage in an environment of inclusion. At River Edge, we know you can choose to work anywhere, be we strive to be an employer of choice. We work every day to make your employee experience great. We believe in the skilled team members we hire and their ability to "make life better" for someone on their recovery journey or struggling with behavioral health challenges.
River Edge is currently seeking an energetic Full-time Registered Nurse for the Admissions Unit. We're seeking an energetic and enthusiastic candidate who has a strong commitment to exceeding client expectations. Within this role, the candidate can assist with providing substance abuse and mental health referrals, assistance with housing applications and other housing needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Completes physical & mental health assessments.
- Develops care plans for patients, helping them be as independent as possible.
- Administers and monitors treatment regimens.
- Administers prescribed medications, making constant adjustments commensurate with a patient's condition under the supervision of qualified medical staff.
- Observes and reports behavioral changes.
- Maintains control of drugs and medications
- Helps patients improve their coping abilities.
- Works with patients' families to help improve the patient's abilities & help them deal with family member's mental illness.
- Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
- Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.
- Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including all of River Edge's policies and procedures and Quality Assurance Plan, DBHDD requirements, State Licensing standards, County Monitoring requirements, and managed care regulations.
Qualifications:
- Current nursing license, in good standing with the Georgia State licensing board.
- Minimum of one (1) year Psychiatric experience.
- All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
- Provide 2 Professional references. (Former employers only, no family members)
- Must have knowledge and experience with the chronically mentally ill population.
- Must have strong clinical skills.
- Must have excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
- Must have ability to multi-task and remain organized.
Schedule - Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Location - 175 Emery Highway, Macon, GA. 31217
Additional Information:
The Application Process
- All qualified applicants will be considered.
- This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool 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 require full vaccination of all employees. Getting the vaccine, frequently washing your hands, sanitizing common areas, and wearing your mask continues to be the most effective way to fight COVID-19.
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.
EEOC Statement
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 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It 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.
