Full Time Registered Nurse (RN) – Eating Disorder Treatment Program | Day Shift

About the role

Southern Live Oak Wellness (SLOW) Academy is a specialized 8-bed inpatient eating disorder treatment center located in Dunwoody, Georgia, providing individualized, evidence-based care for individuals experiencing eating disorders and related mental health challenges. Nurses at SLOW Academy play a vital role in the recovery process, focusing on compassionate, personalized care in a smaller, relationship-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform admission nursing assessments and ongoing clinical evaluations
• Maintain and 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 their 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, Behavioral health staff
• Respond appropriately to medical and psychiatric emergencies
• Complete accurate documentation within KIPU EMR
• Maintain a safe, supportive, trauma-informed environment

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (Georgia or compact state)
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience
• Eating disorder treatment experience preferred
• Behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience preferred
• Acute care, ICU, ER, or medical stabilization background preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Certified Professional in Patient Unit Experience (CPNUE) certification preferred

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401(k) with company match (if applicable)
• Continuing education support
• Career advancement opportunities within NANA Healthcare Management