UHS·Atlanta, Georgia
Provide compassionate psychiatric and behavioral health care to children, adults, and seniors in a free-standing hospital setting. Responsibilities include patient consultation, advocacy, and maintaining a safe environment through verbal de-escalation and adherence to policies.
Monday-Thursday -3-11p Tuesday-Friday -11p-7a Baylor 7p-7a (Fri/Sat/Sun) Charge RN - weekday only and Baylor options available Mental Health/Psychiatric/Behavioral Health/Addictive Disease As the leading (and largest) free-standing psychiatric hospital in Georgia, Peachford is here to help. We are looking for Registered Nurses who have experience or an interest in Mental Health Nursing to help us on our mission to meet the needs of our community. Charge Nurse roles are also available. Peachford has been a leader in behavioral health and addictive disease treatment since 1973. Our 246 bed hospital treats nearly 10,000 children, adults and seniors every year who come seeking the best psychiatric care available. We are looking for candidates who are dedicated and committed to providing the highlest level of compassionate of care. Our hospital is located on a 38 acre wooded campus in the Dunwoody neighborhood of North Atlanta and over 500 incredibly talented employees trust their mental health career to Peachford and call Peachford home.
You: Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others Competitive Compensation, $5K Sign on Bonus for Evening & Night Shifts & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Tuition Reimbursement Program, Retention Bonus Program, and Referral Bonus Program Free on-site parking Attributes of a successful Peachford Employee: An understanding of mental illness and its effects on an individual An understanding of addiction and it's effect on the lives of those affected by it Ability to interact with individuals of all cognitive levels and various histories of trauma Desire to consult with patients and to advocate for their care Ability to maintain healthy boundaries – we are here to help, not to befriend Patience and understanding Ability to verbally de-escalate agitated patients Supportive of teamwork – it takes a village to do the work we do A strong understanding of the importance of following rules and policies Above all, the desire and ability to keep our patients safe
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program and hold a valid State of Georgia or eCompact MultiState Nursing License. One year of nursing experience is preferred but not required.
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