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Outpatient Nurse - Psych/Behavioral Health - Days

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Peachford Hospital

Atlanta, Georgia

We're seeking a dedicated RN to lead interdisciplinary care for our Outpatient Partial Hospitalization Programs. Peachford Hospital is a specialty hospital.

Posted Oct 14 · 1 year of experience

Shift and hours
Day shift, Monday-Friday This is a day shift position - Monday-Friday with no weekend work requirement.
Unit and setting
Outpatient Partial Hospitalization Programs · Outpatient helping patients (ages 5 to 95) reclaim their livesAges 5 to 95
License
RN license Valid State of Georgia RN License or an eNLC multi-state license.Valid Georgia RN license or eNLC multi-state license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Valid Georgia RN license or eNLC multi-state license Valid State of Georgia RN License or an eNLC multi-state license. Check your license
Experience
Minimum of 1 year of psychiatric, behavioral, or mental health nursing experience Minimum of 1 year of psychiatric, behavioral, or mental health nursing experience.
Also asks
Deep understanding of mental illness/addiction and desire to advocate for vulnerable patients A deep understanding of mental illness/addiction and the desire to advocate for those at their most vulnerable.

What it pays

Benefits

  • Benefits23 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually23 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
  • BenefitsCompetitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverageCompetitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Benefits401(k) retirement plan with company match401(k) Retirement plan with company match
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursement & continuing educationTuition Reimbursement & Continuing Education UHS Careers
  • BenefitsDiscounted company stock purchase planDiscounted company stock purchase plan UHS Careers
  • Dental insurance
More benefits (6)
  • Health insurance
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • 401(k) matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

The role and schedule

Day to day
Perform vital clinical assessments Perform vital clinical assessments
Day to day
Develop comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment plans alongside top providers develop comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment plans alongside top providers
Day to day
Administer medications Administer medications
Day to day
Communicate changes in patient status communicate changes in patient status
Day to day
Keep patients safe through evidence-based practices and de-escalation Keep our patients safe through compassionate, evidence-based practices and de-escalation.
Hours stated
This is a day shift position - Monday-Friday with no weekend work requirement.
Weekends
No weekend work requirement This is a day shift position - Monday-Friday with no weekend work requirement.
Details
246-bed behavioral health and addictive disease facility 246-bed behavioral health and addictive disease facility

The workplace

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Peachford Hospital
Specialty Hospital

Peachford Hospital is a free-standing psychiatric and behavioral health hospital located in Atlanta, Georgia, and is recognized as the largest free-standing psychiatric hospital in the state. Founded in 1973, the facility has served the Atlanta community for over 50 years,…

246 beds
2.1 Google rating

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Psychiatric Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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Responsibilities

Registered Nurse (RN)

Oupatient Services/Partial Hospitalization

Behavioral Health - Day Shift

Make a Real Impact in Our Community

Ready to put your nursing skills to work where they matter most? At Peachford Hospital Website in the beautiful Dunwoody suburb, you’ll join a collaborative, 246-bed behavioral health and addictive disease facility helping patients (ages 5 to 95) reclaim their lives. We're seeking a dedicated RN to lead interdisciplinary care for our Outpatient Partial Hospitalization Programs. This is a day shift position - Monday-Friday with no weekend work requirement. Check us out on LinkedIn.

Why You’ll Love It Here

  • The Environment: We provide highly individualized outpatient care in a setting that relies heavily on teamwork, open communication, and a healthy sense of humor.
  • Leadership & Growth: You'll work alongside top-tier psychiatrists with strong, responsive, and supportive leadership that encourages mentorship.
  • Empowerment: We empower our nurses to apply their own personal style to high-quality patient care.

Your Role & Responsibilities

  • A ssess & Treat: Perform vital clinical assessments and develop comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment plans alongside top providers.
  • Support: Administer medications, communicate changes in patient status, and provide a much-needed sense of comfort.
  • Protect: Keep our patients safe through compassionate, evidence-based practices and de-escalation.

Qualifications

What We Require

  • License: Valid State of Georgia RN License or an eNLC multi-state license.

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of psychiatric, behavioral, or mental health nursing experience.

  • Passion: A deep understanding of mental illness/addiction and the desire to advocate for those at their most vulnerable.

The Perks & Benefits

Full-time employees at Peachford get an incredibly robust total rewards package, including:

  • 23 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
  • Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Continuing Education UHS Careers
  • Discounted company stock purchase plan UHS Careers

Ready to join our talented team of 500+ professionals?

Send us your resume today.

EEO 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.

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What's around it?

In Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,711/mo
Household income
$85,652/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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