Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
About the Location
Atrium Health Floyd Behavioral Health is a 53-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital offering inpatient and outpatient services for adults 18 and older. A specialized unit serves the 60 and above population. Common diagnoses include:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Mood Disorders
- Psychotic Disorders
- Substance Use Disorders
- Personality Disorders
The Atrium Health Floyd family of health care services is a leading medical provider and economic force in northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama. It is part of Charlotte, North Carolina-based Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Floyd also operates a stand-alone emergency department in Chattooga County, the first such facility built from the ground-up in Georgia.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
Responsibilities
As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Responsibilities include:
- Using evidence-based practice and clinical decision making
- Demonstrating compassion and skilled communication
- Leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum