Child & Adolescent Psych Nurse (RN)

UHS•Atlanta, GA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

At Peachford Hospital, we are committed to providing the highest quality of psychiatric and behavioral care to the patients who trust their care to us. Our comprehensive inpatient treatment programs are designed to bring hope and healing to children and adolescents who face complex psychiatric, behavioral, and addictive disease disorders. We strive to cater our approach to treatment to the needs of each child who comes into our care. Treatment programs at Peachford are structured for youth ages 4–18 who are dealing with general psychiatric difficulties and trauma. Because of our physical size, we are able to offer separate treatment programs by age and gender. Currently, our Adolescent Units are searching for full time Staff RNs and Charge Nurses for a variety of shifts. These positions are full time, Monday-Thursday, with no weekend requirement or Weekend Options slots on 7a-7p or 7p-7a that command a higher base rate. Our nursing teams feature a top-of-license approach utilizing a reliable cohort of RNs, LPNs & Unit Coordinators all dedicated to patient safety and quality care.

Requirements

Current license to practice nursing in State of Georgia (or eligible to receive or renew)
One year psychiatric experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric and behavioral care to children and adolescents.
Implement comprehensive inpatient treatment programs.
Cater treatment approaches to the needs of each child.
Work within structured treatment programs for youth ages 4-18 dealing with general psychiatric difficulties and trauma.
Serve as Staff RN or Charge Nurse on Adolescent Units.
Utilize a top-of-license approach as part of a nursing team.