RN - BAYLOR WEEKENDS - PREMIUM PAY/SIGN ON BONUS - PSYCH

UHS • Atlanta, GA

72d • Onsite

About The Position

Mental Illness is more prevalent than ever after all we have endured since 2020. 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. We are searching for RNs to work weekend shifts for a premium pay base rate. We have a variety of patient populations to chose from and sign on bonuses are offered for full time positions. Charge Nurse roles, which include a differential, are also available. There are two schedules to choose from: Friday/Saturday/Sunday or Saturday/Sunday/Monday - 12 hour shifts. Other shifts/positions are available.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Prefer one year of nursing experience
• 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.
• Ability to clearly summarize pertinent clinical information via written correspondence and medical records documentation.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees