UHS·College Park, Georgia
The RN is responsible for conducting medical screenings, managing medication distribution, and providing patient education for behavioral health and addiction patients. They coordinate patient care with physicians and facilitate nursing groups to support recovery.
Completes medical screening for new patients upon admission to the Lodge, according to level of care procedures Monitors medication process, completes medication distribution and supervising the self-administration process Prepares Medication Administration Record Provides patient education (group and individual) regarding medications/effects Responsible for having a thorough understanding of the patient’s treatment through patient assessment, ongoing contact with the patients and communication with the treatment team Coordinates all patient meetings with the physician, physician orders and documents patient medications Advocates for the patient’s access to services during treatment team meetings and through individual physician contact This position will also track patient appointments; ensuring patients are seen by the MD as dictated by their program status and organizing these physician visits RN must also take vital signs as needed, facilitates and documents nursing groups Requires strong foundational medical knowledge, including the ability to interpret laboratory results (e.g., urinalysis) and assess key physiological systems in patients undergoing detoxification If you would like to learn more about the Registered Nurse, Outpatient Service position before applying, please contact Sherri Lloyd, Nurse Recruiter by phone at 470-991-1642 or by email at sherri.lloyd@uhsinc.com. What do our current nurses value at Anchor Hospital & UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Candidates must hold an unencumbered Georgia RN license and have at least 2 years of experience in addiction or behavioral health. An associate or bachelor's degree in nursing is required, with acute medical setting experience preferred.
Market context
Outpatient registered nurse roles in Georgia often draw steady interest from candidates with behavioral health or addiction backgrounds, especially when day-shift schedules are offered. This role is competitive because it requires an unencumbered Georgia RN license, at least 2 years in addiction or behavioral health, and nursing degree preparation, with acute medical experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and highlight relevant outpatient or behavioral health experience in your application.