CRISIS STABILIZATION PYSCH NURSE (RN) - ICU Pay
About The Position
Mental Health/Psychiatric/Behavioral Health/Addictive Disease Mental Illness is more prevalent than ever after all we have endured over the last few years. 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. 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 and we are looking for a master's prepared therapist that can provide services both in our Child and Adolescent Program - Next Time and in our Adult Services Program. 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 call us home. Our Adult Crisis Stabilization Units have several staff nurse positions open on a variety of shifts and includes an additional ICU pay differential in additional to other incentives for working with this high acuity population. Charge Nurse roles are also available.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- State of Georgia or eCompact MultiState Nursing License
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Skills in case management.
- Skills in time management.
- Knowledge of acute psychological disorders, and advanced principals of abnormal psychology.
- Familiarity with follow-up resource services available to patients.
- Skills in maintaining information as highly confidential.
- Ability to treat all age populations as needed or have the capacity to develop skills through the organization’s cross-training and orientation program.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or an interest in Mental Health Nursing
- One year of nursing experience
- Ability to verbally de-escalate agitated patients
- Supportive of teamwork
Responsibilities
- Provide services in our Child and Adolescent Program - Next Time and in our Adult Services Program.
- Provide services to nearly 10,000 children, adults and seniors every year.
- Provide the highest level of compassionate care.
- Work with a high acuity population.
- Clearly summarize pertinent clinical information via written correspondence and medical records documentation.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation & 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 parking on premises
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
