Full Time Registered Nurse RN Eating Disorder Treatment Program Day Shift
Southern Live Oak Wellness (SLOW) Academy is a specialized 8-bed inpatient eating disorder treatment center in Dunwoody, Georgia. We provide individualized, evidence-based care for individuals experiencing eating disorders and related mental health challenges in a smaller, relationship-driven environment. Nurses at SLOW Academy play a vital role in the recovery process, helping clients achieve medical stability and meaningful progress.
About the role
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive medical and psychiatric nursing care for clients receiving treatment at SLOW Academy. Responsibilities include assessing medical needs, monitoring physical stability, administering medications, supporting nutritional rehabilitation, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary treatment team. This role requires strong assessment skills, compassion, and the ability to provide both medical support and emotional reassurance to clients navigating recovery.
Responsibilities
- Perform admission nursing assessments and ongoing clinical evaluations
- Monitor vital signs, weights, nutritional intake, hydration, and medical status
- Identify changes in client condition and communicate concerns promptly
- Monitor for complications related to malnutrition and refeeding syndrome
- Review labs and collaborate with medical providers regarding treatment needs
- Administer medications and monitor effectiveness and side effects
- Support structured meals and eating disorder recovery programming
- Provide nursing interventions and support during challenging moments
- Monitor eating disorder behaviors and safety concerns
- Educate clients regarding medications, health risks, and wellness goals
- Participate in treatment planning and interdisciplinary meetings
- Collaborate with medical providers, therapists, dietitians, and behavioral health staff
- Respond appropriately to medical and psychiatric emergencies
- Complete accurate documentation within KIPU EMR
- Maintain a safe, supportive, trauma-informed environment
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (Georgia or compact state)
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Minimum 1 year nursing experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Eating disorder treatment experience
- Behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience
- Acute care, ICU, ER, or medical stabilization background
- BSN
- CPI certification
Ideal Candidate
The ideal RN will be:
- Compassionate and patient-centered
- Comfortable working with medically and psychiatrically complex clients
- Able to recognize subtle changes in patient condition
- Organized and detail-oriented
- A strong communicator and team collaborator
- Interested in developing specialized expertise in eating disorder treatment
Work Environment
- 8-bed inpatient eating disorder treatment program
- Dunwoody, Georgia location
- Full-time day shift nursing position
- 12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Small, collaborative clinical environment
- Direct patient care with medically and psychiatrically complex clients
Pay
$38 – $48 per hour (based on experience)
Schedule
Full-Time | Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing education support
- Career advancement opportunities within NANA Healthcare Management