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Universal Health Services

RN - CRISIS STABILIZATION - PSYCH - ICU PAY - SIGN ON BONUS

Universal Health Services, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Responsibilities REGISTERED NURSE - RN.

Crisis Stabilization/ICU - High Acuity Pay.

Mental Health/Psychiatric/Behavioral Health/Addictive Disease.

Mental Illness is more prevalent than ever after all we have endured since 2020. As 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.

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 and 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 call us home.

Our Crisis Stabilization Units have several staff nurse positions open on a variety of shifts and includes an additional ICU pay differential in addition to other incentives for working with this high acuity population. Charge Nurse roles are also available.

What We Offer You

Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Tuition Reimbursement Program, Retention Bonus Program, and Referral Bonus Program

Free parking on premises

Attributes of a successful Peachford Employee

An understanding of mental illness and its effects on an individual

An understanding of addiction and its effect on the lives of those affected by it

Ability to interact with individuals of all cognitive levels and various histories of trauma

Desire to consult with patients and to advocate for their care

Ability to maintain healthy boundaries – we are here to help, not to befriend

Patience and understanding

Ability to verbally de‑escalate agitated patients

Supportive of teamwork – it takes a village to do the work we do

A strong understanding of the importance of following rules and policies

Above all, the desire and ability to keep our patients safe

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.

Qualifications We train you to be the best, but there are a few minimum requirements for this position:

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Experience

Prefer one year of nursing experience

Certifications/Licensure

bState of Georgia or eCompact MultiState Nursing License

Other 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.

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