Registered Nurse PRN

The Recovery Village; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Meal discounts

Job summary

The Recovery Village South Atlanta is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to support addiction and mental health care across a 55-bed facility. You will care for patients, document medical and psychiatric conditions, and collaborate with the nursing leadership to ensure quality care.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, GA licensure, and the ability to pass a Level 2 background check.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Georgia.
• Must be able to pass a Level 2 Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Complete documents within required timeframe after admission. Maintain medical records.
• Administer medications and monitor detoxification process.
• Transcribe physician orders and implement medical protocols.
• Collaborate with medical personnel and external resources.
• Document services for each patient in accordance with licensure standards.
• Assess medical and psychiatric needs and determine urgency of treatment.
• Communicate health concerns to appropriate staff and follow up.
• Educate patients about medications and health issues.
• Provide routine nursing care under the Director of Nursing.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Georgia nursing license

Job description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse seeking an opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of individuals struggling with addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues?

About Our Organization

This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of The Recovery Village, Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.

While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.

At Recovery Village South Atlanta (RVSA), we are committed to providing a complete continuum of care for our patients in their journey to recovery. As a 55-bed professional addiction treatment facility, RVSA offers medical detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, and aftercare, ensuring comprehensive and effective support. Located, just 25 miles south of downtown Atlanta, RVSA offers a safe and conducive environment for healing. Discover more about RVA at https://www.recoveryatlanta.com/south-atlanta-facility

The Registered Nurse performs a wide variety of job duties during a shift, caring for and educating patients about their medical and psychiatric conditions. Establishing trust and building rapport with patients and their families are key elements of this position. Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:

Job Duties:

• Ability to complete appropriate documents within the required timeframe after admission to the program. Maintains medical records.
• Ability to administer medications as indicated and monitor detoxification process.
• Ability to transcribe Physician orders and implement all Medical Protocols as ordered.
• Ability to confer with and assist medical personnel, both internal and external resources.
• Ability to provide documentation which reflects services for each patient in accordance with licensure standards.
• Ability to assess the medical and psychiatric needs of the patient determine the urgency of their needs and expedite treatment is required.
• Ability to effectively communicate concerns about patient health to appropriate personnel and follows up as necessary.
• Ability to educate patients about medications, health issues and medical conditions.
• Demonstrates ability to take verbal orders from the medical provider, documents them in the patient record and carries them out accurately and professionally.
• Demonstrates ability to provide routine nursing care under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Georgia required.
• Must be able to pass a Level 2 Background Check

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum two years' experience as a Registered Nurse preferred.
• Behavioral health experience preferred.

• Starting pay at $41/hr, based on experience
• Night Shift Differential: $3/hr
• Enjoy discounted meal benefits as part of your comprehensive employee package

Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.