D165 - Adult AD Residential - Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN) Billingslea Location & LifeSPRING Location

Company Overview:

River Edge Behavioral Health is recognized for its 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, and substance abuse problems.  In addition, River Edge offers services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Position Overview:

The LifeSpring location aids women in achieving self-sufficiency in a supportive, substance-free setting especially designed to address the unique needs of women. We offer outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential services to include individual, family, and group sessions as well as community support, vocational services, and parenting skills development. 

The Billingslea Recovery Residence is a long-term residential facility that provides a supportive alcohol and drug-free environment in a community setting. This service will enhance an alternately funded detoxification service and is about six to twelve months. This service is provided to adult males, age 21 to 65, with substance abuse issues residing in Bibb, Jones, Monroe, and Twiggs counties

Locations/Schedule – 1243 First Avenue & 5113 College Crossing, Macon, GA. Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm. The position will require working 50% at each location.

Responsibilities:

• Administer medications as prescribed by healthcare providers to patients in the crisis facility.
• Conduct initial patient assessments to determine the nature, severity, and urgency of needs during a crisis.
• Provide oversight for LPN staff, including reviewing and signing off documentation weekly, creating and training staff on Health Care Plans, and monitoring medication management practices.
• Treat and dress wounds, injuries, and other physical health issues that arise during crisis situations.
• Assist in managing and de-escalating crises by applying medical knowledge, clinical judgment, and crisis-intervention techniques to support patients in distress.

Qualifications Needed (education and/or experience):  

• Must have active Georgia RN license
• At least 2 years working in 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