REGISTERED NURSE $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS (CRISIS) at Highland Rivers Health in Dalton, Georgia

Job Description:

Crisis stabilization services are a first-line alternative to hospitalization in state hospitals, providing psychiatric stabilization and detoxification for adults age 18 and over on a short-term basis. Highland Rivers has three crisis stabilization units (CSUs) that operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as emergency receiving and evaluation facilities. The CSUs are available to residents of all 12 counties Highland Rivers serves.

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR FULL-TIME CANDIDATES!

Job Responsibilities include:

• Utilizes the multidisciplinary assessment to participate in the development of a comprehensive individualized service/recover plan.


• Thoroughly completes and submits appropriate reporting forms to UM when due.


• Completes all necessary documentation according to policy and procedure; ensures individuals meet eligibility criteria or refers to appropriate provider in the community.


• Assists communication during scheduled doctors' visits and assists with patient medications.


• Responsible for keeping all charts in compliance to set standards.


• Link and serve as advocate with other agencies to garner needed resources for individuals.


• Provides assistance and support in crisis situations.


• Ensures individuals are seen per utilization guidelines and per the designated frequency as stated on the treatment plan.


• Actively participates in multidisciplinary treatment/recovery team meetings.


• Maintains therapeutic professional boundaries when working with individuals and families.