Psych Nurse (RN) Internal Agency - Weekend Nights

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

Job summary

Peachford Hospital in Dunwoody, GA is seeking an Internal Agency RN for a weekend shift (7p–7a) with the option to pick up additional shifts during the week. These are 13-week assignments with potential extension and a starting rate of $55 per hour plus differentials.

RNs will provide psychiatric and behavioral health care, perform medication administration, assessments, and care planning for diverse patient populations from children to seniors.

Qualifications

• One year of psychiatric/behavioral or mental health nursing experience required.
• Georgia RN license required.
• CPR certification required upon hire or at orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients through a systematic process with patients and care teams.
• Administer medications in a safe, accurate, timely manner.
• Collect and analyze data on patients’ physical, psychosocial, environmental, and discharge needs.
• Develop and monitor individualized care plans and treatment goals.
• Monitor patients’ progress following nursing protocols.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Care planning

Team collaboration

Education

Georgia RN License

Job description

Responsibilities

Internal Agency Nurse

Behavioral Health/Psych

7p-7a - Friday/Saturday/Sunday

Peachford Hospital,a 246 bed private psychiatric hospital located in Dunwoody, is recruitingRNs 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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