Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health, Inpatient Psych

Responsibilities

Nurse Manager

Behavioral Health

Inpatient Psych

Join our team and discover a rewarding, fulfilling career. 

Peachford Hospital

For more than 50 years, Peachford Hospital has provided a place of healing and hope to children, adolescent, adults and seniors who suffer from behavioral health disorders and/or substance abuse. We are committed to providing quality behavioral health care through our inpatient and outpatient programs serving the greater Atlanta area. Our serene setting gives patients a secure environment where they can build their foundation for lifelong recovery. We believe in creating healthy communities, which start with healthy individuals, linked through sound relationships to their families, friends, neighbors and peers.  Quality Healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare.

Visit our website at peachford.com to learn more. 

Nurse Manager - Registered Nurse (RN) – Full-time, Day Shift

The Nurse Manager position is a managerial position accountable to the Chief Nursing Officer and has responsibility for ensuring the overall efficient operation of the department in various aspects including creating, maintaining and managing a therapeutic milieu within the treatment program to ensure the safety of patients and staff. Collaborates with Clinical Services and other departments to accomplish patient treatment goals.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising RNs, LPNs, MHTs, and ancillary staff by making assignments and monitoring patient care
• Providing quality nursing care to meet identified patient outcomes
• Carrying out assigned functions according to philosophy, goal and objectives of the hospital and program unit
• Contributing as an active part of the treatment team
• Providing redirection & consistency

Benefit & Rewards Highlights:

• Rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Additional voluntary benefits and discounts. (Even Pet Insurance!!)

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Master's degree preferred.
• Four (4) years of experience as a RN. Experience in a behavioral health/substance abuse/psychiatric setting preferred.
• Psychiatric or Mental Health Nursing certifications preferred.
• Positions of progressive responsibility including supervisory and/or administrative nursing roles preferred.
• Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Georgia in good standing.
• Ability to interact appropriately with all populations served and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and mastery of DSM-5 and biopsychosocial assessment preferred.
• Demonstrated competence to participate in interdisciplinary formulation of individual treatment plans; to give skilled nursing care; and to direct, monitor, and evaluate the nursing care furnished.

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