PRN Detox & Mental Health Nurse
Altapoint Healthcare Group
Johns Creek, GA
LPN
Posted Jul 29
- Shift
- 12-hour rotating
- Hours a week
- 36
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour rotating · 3 a week · 36 hours
- Weekends
- Every weekend
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Behavioral Health
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Georgia is $40/hr, across 331 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Mosaic Wellness & Recovery is a dedicated behavioral health provider offering detox and residential mental health services to adults. We are seeking compassionate and dependable Registered Nurse (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to play a vital role in delivering quality nursing care while supporting a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for individuals receiving treatment.
We are currently hiring for full-time 12-hour shifts. Full-time schedules consist of three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating weekend coverage. Day and evening shifts are available.
Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care and medication support to guests in detox and residential mental health settings. Administer medications and treatments as ordered by licensed providers. Monitor vital signs, withdrawal symptoms, mental health status, and overall wellness.
Read the full posting
Accurately document assessments, medication administration, incidents, and clinical observations. Respond promptly to medical concerns, emergencies, and crisis situations. Collaborate with physicians, nurse leadership, therapists, and behavioral health staff to support individualized treatment plans.
Assist with admissions, discharges, and continuity of care processes. Maintain infection control, confidentiality, ethical standards, and regulatory compliance. Help create a calm, respectful, and recovery-focused environment.
Qualificaitons
Education
Graduate of an approved Practical Nursing program. License: Active Georgia LPN license in good standing.
Experience
Previous experience in detox, behavioral health, mental health, residential treatment, addiction medicine, or healthcare preferred.
Certifications
CPR certification required or ability to obtain upon hire.
Skills
Strong clinical judgment, communication, teamwork, documentation, and ability to remain calm under pressure.
Application details and notices
Additional information
Full-time, on-site position in a 24/7 treatment facility. Active role requiring standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting up to 40 lbs. Competitive pay based on experience. Growth opportunities within a mission-driven organization
Mosaic Wellness & Recovery is a Drug Free Workplace
Mosaic & Recovery and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for all employees. an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and equitable environment for all employees and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
Requirements
Mosaic Wellness & Recovery is a leading behavioral health organization providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with substance use. At our beautiful facility located in Johns Creek, we offer detox and residential treatment. Our team is driven by purpose, excellence, authenticity, and hospitality, creating an environment where both our guests and employees can thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference, we'd love to have you join our team.
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Requirements
- Mosaic Wellness & Recovery is a leading behavioral health organization providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with substance use. At our beautiful facility located in Johns Creek, we offer detox and residential treatment. Our team is driven by purpose, excellence, authenticity, and hospitality, creating an environment where both our guests and employees can thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference, we'd love to have you join our team.
Place
- City
- Johns Creek, GA
- Rent against this pay
- 40% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $160,093/yr
- State price level
- 4% below the national average
$2,257 median rent against $5,616 a month at $36/hr for 36 hours a week, before tax.
all local households, not nurse pay
Georgia index 96.3, where 100 is the national average.
Johns Creek is an affluent, family-friendly Atlanta suburb known for top-rated schools, green spaces, and a relaxed pace of life. The Chattahoochee River winds through the area, offering riverside trails and outdoor recreation. It's an appealing choice for nurses seeking a quieter suburban setting with easy access to metro Atlanta's healthcare network.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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