Psych Nurse (RN) Internal Agency - Weekend Days

Peachford-Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Peachford Hospital in Dunwoody, GA, is recruiting Registered Nurses for the Internal Agency on weekend day shifts (11a-11p) and option to pick up weekday shifts. These are 13-week temporary assignments with starting pay of $55 per hour plus differentials.

Peachford Hospital specializes in behavioral health and addictive disease disorders across age groups. RNs will deliver safe, quality care to patients with psychiatric and mental health diagnoses and contribute to treatment planning and patient

Qualifications

• At least one year of psychiatric, behavioral or mental health nursing experience is required.
• Active State of Georgia RN license is required.
• CPR certification is required upon hire and will be provided at orientation, if needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients through a systematic process involving the patient, family, and health care providers.
• Administer medications in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.
• Collect and analyze data on physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, and discharge planning needs.
• Develop and monitor a comprehensive care plan and treatment objectives.
• Monitor patient progress following nursing protocols.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Education

Georgia RN License

CPR certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Internal Agency Nurse

Behavioral Health/Psych

11a-11p - Saturday/Sunday/Monday

or

7a-7p - Friday/Saturday/Sunday

Peachford Hospital, a 246 bed private psychiatric hospital located in Dunwoody, is recruiting RNs for our Internal Agency. We have day shift positions open on the weekends with the option to pick-up additional shifts during the week.

These are 13 week temporary assignment positions that may be extended up to six months with a starting rate of $55 per hour plus differentials.

Peachford Hospital specializes in the treatment of behavioral health and addictive disease disorders for children, adolescent, adults and seniors and has been providing exceptional care since 1973.

What kind of difference will you make working at Peachford?

Registered Nurses (RNs) at Peachford deliver quality nursing care to patients with varying psychiatric, behavioral and mental health diagnoses, ensuring their safety and continued care.

Registered Nurses (RN) are responsible for completing the following duties and tasks:

• Assess patients through a systematic process of interacting with the patient, the patient’s significant others, and the appropriate health care providers.


• Administer medications in a safe, accurate, and timely manner


• Collect and analyze data regarding the patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and anticipated discharge planning needs.


• Develop a comprehensive outline of care and specific goals and interventions to be included in treatment planning. Prepare interdisciplinary treatment plans for assigned patients and monitor patient’s progress toward meeting treatment plan objectives.


• Monitor patients progress while following nursing protocols.

What do our current nurses value about working at Peachford?

• An environment that puts patient care first.


• One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.


• Supportive and responsive leadership.

Qualifications

What Does Peachford Require for this Role?

• At least one year of psychiatric, behavioral or mental health nursing experience is required.


• A valid State of Georgia Nursing (RN) (Registered Nurse) License is required.


• CPR certification is required upon hire and will be provided at orientation, if needed.

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