Registered Nurse (RN) IDD Program

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 – 139 Woodfield Drive, Macon, GA. 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