Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
UHS
Summary
As the leading (and largest) 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.
Job description
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.
Attributes of a successful Peachford Employee
- An understanding of mental illness and its effects on an individual
- An understanding of addiction and its effect on the lives of those affected by it
- Ability to interact with individuals of all cognitive levels and various histories of trauma
- Desire to consult with patients and to advocate for their care
- Ability to maintain healthy boundaries
- Patience and understanding
- Ability to verbally de-escalate agitated patients
- Supportive of teamwork
- A strong understanding of the importance of following rules and policies
- Above all, the desire and ability to keep our patients safe
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Prefer one year of nursing experience
- State of Georgia or eCompact MultiState Nursing License
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- $5K Sign on Bonus
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Retention Bonus Program
- Referral Bonus Program
- Free on-site parking
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.