Registered Nurse (RN) IDD Program
Milledgeville, Georgia•Full-time
About the Job
Registered Nurse (RN) IDD Program
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 Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing support to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), ensuring high-quality, person-centered care that promotes health, safety, and independence. The RN supports clients across residential and/or community-based settings by coordinating medical care, monitoring health conditions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to meet individualized needs. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, supporting direct care staff through training and guidance, and serving as a clinical resource for clients, families, and providers.
Location/Schedule - 1239 Orchard Hill Road Milledgeville, GA 31061 Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.
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.
- Regularly assess and document patients’ vital signs to monitor stability and identify any changes indicating a potential decline in condition.
- 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.
- Ensure that staff are properly trained and competent in their assigned clinical responsibilities.
- Participate in crisis interventions, assess patient needs, provide clinical guidance to staff, and help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
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.