You'll work at a psychiatric hospital caring for adolescent and adult patients in Valdosta, GA. Greenleaf Behavioral Health Hospital is a specialty hospital.
Eligibility
Sign-on bonus
Posted Aug 21
Shift and hours
12-hour day (7a-7p) or night (7p-7a) shifts 7a-7p or 7p-7a
Unit and setting
Psych · Hospital work at our adolescent and adult facility in Valdosta, GA.adolescent and adult psychiatric patients
License
RN license Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirementscurrent RN license for the state of employment, or eligibility to practice there
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
current RN license for the state of employment, or eligibility to practice thereMust possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
Certification
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certificationCPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required
Education
graduate of an accredited school of nursingMust have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Experience
1 year of nursing experienceOne year of nursing experience
Preferred
Experience
psychiatric, mental, behavioral or substance abuse nursing experienceprevious psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus
What it pays
Against similar roles
In range for Georgia staff rolesGeorgia staff postings that state pay run $20/hr to $52/hr, the middle half $31/hr to $48/hr, across 786 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$10,000
Bonus
$7,500 sign-on bonus for day shiftFull Time Day - $7,500Full Time Day
Bonus
$10,000 sign-on bonus for night shiftFull Time Night - $10,000Full Time Night
Pay reviews
Pay depends on years of experience(dependent on years of experience)
The role and schedule
Day to day
reporting detox and medical emergencies to physicians
Day to day
directing unit activitiesProvide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
Day to day
admission and discharge processingComplete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
Day to day
teaching patients and families about physical and behavioral healthMaintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
Day to day
controlled substance countsDocument accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
Greenleaf Behavioral Health Hospita l is hiring Registered Nurses !
Shift: 7a-7p or 7p-7a
Schedule
Full Time
Sign On Bonus
Full Time Day - $7,500
Full Time Night - $10,000
Pay Rate
$34.09 to $49.46 per hour
(dependent on years of experience)
Greenleaf Behavioral Health , is a leading Psychiatric Hospital and Treatment Center that is seeking passionate Registered Nurses (RN) to work at our adolescent and adult facility in Valdosta, GA.
Responsibilities
Registered nurse (RN) essential functions
Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
Develop and implement nursing care plans.
Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.
Qualifications
Education/licensure/experience/skill requirements
Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
Neighborhoods+Medical staff and relocating professionals commonly settle in North Valdosta, which features established subdivisions like Grove Pointe, Cypress Lakes, and Cherry Creek Hills. Those desiring walkability and historic architecture gravitate toward Downtown, the Patterson Street District, and Brookwood North, while the area surrounding Drexel Park and Valdosta State University offers older single-family properties and rental apartments. For golf-oriented or upscale planned living, Kinderlou Forest sits southwest of town, while surrounding Lowndes County municipalities like Hahira, Lake Park, and Dasher attract residents seeking quiet, small-town settings.
Medical staff and relocating professionals commonly settle in North Valdosta, which features established subdivisions like Grove Pointe, Cypress Lakes, and Cherry Creek Hills. Those desiring walkability and historic architecture gravitate toward Downtown, the Patterson Street District, and Brookwood North, while the area surrounding Drexel Park and Valdosta State University offers older single-family properties and rental apartments.
For golf-oriented or upscale planned living, Kinderlou Forest sits southwest of town, while surrounding Lowndes County municipalities like Hahira, Lake Park, and Dasher attract residents seeking quiet, small-town settings.
Getting around+Valdosta offers exceptionally short commutes, with typical drives across town or to South Georgia Medical Center taking under twenty minutes. Primary routes include Interstate 75, US Route 41, Bemiss Road, McMillan Road, and Skipper Bridge Road, providing direct access to the hospital and Moody Air Force Base. Drivers occasionally experience brief slowdowns at railway crossings when freight trains pass, and personal vehicles are necessary as public transit options are minimal.
Valdosta offers exceptionally short commutes, with typical drives across town or to South Georgia Medical Center taking under twenty minutes. Primary routes include Interstate 75, US Route 41, Bemiss Road, McMillan Road, and Skipper Bridge Road, providing direct access to the hospital and Moody Air Force Base.
Drivers occasionally experience brief slowdowns at railway crossings when freight trains pass, and personal vehicles are necessary as public transit options are minimal.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation centers around well-maintained municipal spaces, including Freedom Park, which features tennis and pickleball courts alongside a disc golf course, and McEwen Park for court sports and walking. Water enthusiasts utilize regional lakes for boating and fishing, as well as a local cable wakeboard park. Nearby nature reserves include the 18,000-acre Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area wetlands, while the Wild Adventures theme park provides a major regional draw featuring thrill rides and a seasonal water park.
Outdoor recreation centers around well-maintained municipal spaces, including Freedom Park, which features tennis and pickleball courts alongside a disc golf course, and McEwen Park for court sports and walking. Water enthusiasts utilize regional lakes for boating and fishing, as well as a local cable wakeboard park.
Nearby nature reserves include the 18,000-acre Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area wetlands, while the Wild Adventures theme park provides a major regional draw featuring thrill rides and a seasonal water park.
Valdosta serves as the primary regional healthcare, commercial, and educational hub for South Georgia and North Florida, anchored by South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta State University, and Moody Air Force Base. For relocating nurses, the city delivers an unhurried Southern pace where shift commutes rarely exceed fifteen to twenty minutes along Interstate 75, Bemiss Road, or US Route 41. Healthcare workers frequently settle in North Valdosta neighborhoods like Grove Pointe or in welcoming nearby towns such as Hahira and Lake Park, while those desiring historic character choose Brookwood North or downtown lofts. Known as the 'Azalea City' and famous for its 'Titletown USA' high school football culture, Valdosta balances local flavor—from rooftop dining at Steel Magnolias and craft beer at Georgia Beer Company to morning coffee at Grassroots—with outdoor escapes at Freedom Park and the Grand Bay wetlands. While newcomers must adapt to sweltering summer humidity, minimal public transit, and a small-city retail footprint, Valdosta provides hospital staff with a supportive, close-knit community.
