Registered Nurse (RN) – Weekend Day Shift

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct nursing care to adolescent clients receiving residential treatment for behavioral health concerns, including depression and anxiety, trauma-related disorders, mood instability, self-harm behaviors, suicidal ideation, aggression and behavioral challenges, substance use disorders, and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. The RN is responsible for medication administration, health assessments, monitoring client well-being, collaborating with the multidisciplinary treatment team, and supporting the overall medical needs of clients throughout their treatment journey.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor for effectiveness, side effects, and adverse reactions
• Complete daily vital signs and ongoing nursing assessments
• Conduct weekly nursing evaluations and document findings accurately
• Observe and assess clients for changes in physical or mental health status
• Implement treatment protocols as directed by the Director of Nursing and Clinical team
• Provide routine nursing care while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety
• Administer medications according to physician orders and organizational policies
• Educate clients regarding medications, side effects, and medication compliance
• Monitor medication adherence and report concerns to providers
• Document medication administration and client responses accurately
• Work closely with psychiatrists, therapists, nursing staff, and other treatment team members
• Assist providers during weekly client appointments and medical evaluations
• Communicate medical concerns promptly to the Director of Nursing and treatment team
• Contribute medical information to treatment planning and interdisciplinary discussions
• Carry out and document verbal orders accurately and professionally, within scope of practice

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia or Compact State eligibility
• Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience
• Current BLS/CPR Certification (American Heart Association required)
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, adolescent psychiatry, eating disorders, or acute care
• BSN (for RN candidates)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Certification
• Experience working with adolescent populations
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and psychiatric diagnoses

Skills & Experience

• Understanding of Anorexia Nervosa (AN), Bulimia Nervosa (BN), and Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
• Knowledge of medical instability indicators and cardiac risks, including bradycardia
• Strong medication administration and monitoring skills
• Trauma-informed care experience
• Effective crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities