Registered Nurse -Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse & Charge NurseAs the leading 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. Charge Nurse roles are also available. 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. 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 trust their mental health career to Peachford and call Peachford home.What We Offer You:Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of othersCompetitive compensation, $5K sign on bonus for evening & night shifts & generous paid time offExcellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans401(K) with company match and discounted stock planTuition reimbursement program, retention bonus program, and referral bonus programFree on-site parkingAttributes of a successful Peachford Employee:An understanding of mental illness and its effects on an individualAn understanding of addiction and its effect on the lives of those affected by itAbility to interact with individuals of all cognitive levels and various histories of traumaDesire to consult with patients and to advocate for their careAbility to maintain healthy boundariesPatience and understandingAbility to verbally de-escalate agitated patientsSupportive of teamworkA strong understanding of the importance of following rules and policiesAbove all, the desire and ability to keep our patients safeAbout Universal Health ServicesHeadquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.QualificationsWe train you to be the best, but there are a few minimum requirements for this position:Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing programExperience: Prefer one year of nursing experienceCertifications/Licensure: State of Georgia or eCompact MultiState Nursing LicenseEEO StatementAll 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.