D111 - DD Crisis - Registered Nurse, IDD

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.
• Auxiliary 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

• 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.

Benefits

• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• 11 Paid holidays.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.