Registered Nurse (RN) | Inpatient Behavioral Health | Full Time | Nights

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center in Macon, GA is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit. The 24-bed inpatient unit focuses on mental and behavioral health care for geriatric patients, with a collaborative team and structured setting.

Qualifications include completion of an accredited nursing program, current RN license in the state, at least 6 months of RN experience, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must have RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Minimum 6 months of RN experience.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.

Responsibilities

• As a skilled RN, provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care following the nursing process to ensure safe, therapeutic care.
• Utilize evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making to support the patient experience and safety across the continuum.

Education

Nursing program completion

Job description

Where You Will Work

Join our dynamic and collaborative Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit, a 24-bed inpatient unit specializing in the care of the Geriatric patient population in need of mental and behavioral health treatment for various mental health diagnosis. Our team provides high-quality, compassionate care in a supportive and structured setting with staff who specialize in the behavioral/mental health population.

Where You Will Work

Join our dynamic and collaborative Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit, a 24-bed inpatient unit specializing in the care of the Geriatric patient population in need of mental and behavioral health treatment for various mental health diagnosis. Our team provides high-quality, compassionate care in a supportive and structured setting with staff who specialize in the behavioral/mental health population.

CPI Required

We’re Looking For

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Candidates must have at least 6 months of RN experience, this position is not for new grads
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Add additional preferred qualifications

What You’ll Do

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center is a nationally recognized academic medical center, nationally-verified Level 1 Trauma Center, Magnet ® hospital for nursing, and serves a service area of 30 counties and a population of nearly 750,000 persons. MCNH has over 4,500 employees and a medical staff of approximately 700 physicians. As the second largest hospital in Georgia, it is licensed for 637 beds, including pediatrics, medical surgical, trauma and cardiac surgery. The Atrium Health Navicent Emergency Department, with helipad capability and three urgent care centers, treats over 140,000 visitors per year. MCNH provides a broad range of community-based outpatient diagnostic, primary care, wellness and comprehensive rehabilitation services. It is the primary academic hospital for Mercer University School of Medicine, providing residency and fellowship programs for over 100 residents and is affiliated with multiple universities as a clinical education site. MCNH also operates the Doctors Office Building.

Be The Nurse Who Redefines Care.

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you’re at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

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