RN - Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse - Rn Mental Health/Psychiatric/Behavioral Health/Addictive DiseaseAs 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. Charge Nurse roles are also available. 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. We are looking for candidates who are dedicated and committed to providing the highest level of compassionate care. Our hospital is located on a 38 acre wooded campus in the Dunwoody neighborhood of North Atlanta and over 500 incredibly talented employees trust their mental health career to Peachford and call Peachford home.What We Offer You:Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of othersCompetitive compensation & generous paid time offExcellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans401(k) with company match and discounted stock planTuition reimbursement program, retention bonus program, and referral bonus programFree on-site parkingAttributes of a successful Peachford Employee:An understanding of mental illness and its effects on an individualAn understanding of addiction and its effect on the lives of those affected by itAbility to interact with individuals of all cognitive levels and various histories of traumaDesire to consult with patients and to advocate for their careAbility to maintain healthy boundariesPatience and understandingAbility to verbally de-escalate agitated patientsSupportive of teamworkA strong understanding of the importance of following rules and policiesAbove all, the desire and ability to keep our patients safeEEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.Notice: At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: or 1-800-852-3449.Qualifications:Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing programExperience: Prefer one year of nursing experienceCertifications/Licensure: State of Georgia or eCompact MultiState Nursing LicenseOther Helpful Skills: 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.