Registered Nurse
The Recovery Village·Stockbridge, Georgia
The Recovery Village·Stockbridge, Georgia
The Registered Nurse provides medical and psychiatric care to patients struggling with addiction and mental health issues. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring detoxification, and educating patients on their health conditions.
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse seeking an opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of individuals struggling with addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues?
Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS), an integrated behavioral healthcare management company, is dedicated to providing exceptional care for addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues.
With our facilities located across various regions of the U.S., we have been committed to furthering our mission and applying advanced approaches to patient care.
Learn more about ARS and our transformative work at www.advancedrecoverysystems.com.
At Recovery Village South Atlanta (RVSA), we are committed to providing a complete continuum of care for our patients in their journey to recovery.
As a 55-bed professional addiction treatment facility, RVSA offers medical detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, and aftercare, ensuring comprehensive and effective support.
Located, just 25 miles south of downtown Atlanta, RVSA offers a safe and conducive environment for healing.
Discover more about RVA at https://www.recoveryatlanta.com/south-atlanta-facility The Registered Nurse performs a wide variety of job duties during a shift, caring for and educating patients about their medical and psychiatric conditions.
Establishing trust and building rapport with patients and their families are key elements of this position.
Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following: Job Duties: Ability to complete appropriate documents within the required timeframe after admission to the program.
Maintains medical records.
Ability to administer medications as indicated and monitor detoxification process.
Ability to transcribe Physician orders and implement all Medical Protocols as ordered.
Ability to confer with and assist medical personnel, both internal and external resources.
Ability to provide documentation which reflects services for each patient in accordance with licensure standards.
Ability to assess the medical and psychiatric needs of the patient determine the urgency of their needs and expedite treatment is required.
Ability to effectively communicate concerns about patient health to appropriate personnel and follows up as necessary.
Ability to educate patients about medications, health issues and medical conditions.
Demonstrates ability to take verbal orders from the medical provider, documents them in the patient record and carries them out accurately and professionally.
Demonstrates ability to provide routine nursing care under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.
Minimum Associate's Degree in Nursing required. Licensed to practice in the State of Georgia required. Must be able to pass a Level 2 Background Check
Bachelor's Degree preferred. Minimum two years' experience as a Registered Nurse preferred. Behavioral health experience preferred. Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.
Candidates must have at least an Associate's Degree in Nursing and a valid Georgia state license. A Bachelor's degree and experience in behavioral health are preferred.
Market context
In Georgia, Registered Nurse openings often reflect steady demand across hospice, home health, ICU, oncology, and geriatrics, where employers look for clinicians who can work independently and adapt to varied patient needs. These roles are competitive because they require an active RN license, relevant experience, CPR certification, and reliable transportation for field-based care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience matches the setting and prepare examples of patient care, documentation, and travel readiness.
