Join our psychiatric nursing team in atlanta
Skyland Trail has open nursing jobs in Atlanta. We are looking for registered nurses (RN) and licensed professional nurses (LPN) to join our clinical team. Full-time nursing, part-time nursing, and PRN nursing positions are available. Registered nurses and licensed professional nurses may work daytime or nighttime shifts to help provide 24/7 care to our clients.
Skyland Trail is a nonprofit mental health residential treatment organization for adults and adolescents located in Atlanta, Georgia. For more than 30 years, we have been inspiring people with mental illness to thrive through a holistic program of evidence-based psychiatric treatment, integrated medical care, research, and education. Skyland Trail is accredited by The Joint Commission.
RNs and LPNs are a vital part of our clinical team who deliver care to clients seeking treatment for mood, anxiety, and thought disorders. Skyland Trail is a voluntary, unlocked facility. Licensed as a personal care home, Skyland Trail campuses include gardens, private patient rooms, and common rooms that provide a therapeutic, healing environment for our clients and families.
Though struggling with their mental illness, Skyland Trail patients have entered treatment voluntarily and are engaged in their treatment program. After an average length of stay of 2-4 months in treatment, patients often return to living independently and pursuing school, career, or family goals.
The Role of Nurses at Skyland Trail
Nurses at Skyland Trail play a key role in the recovery of our clients. Nurses in our residential mental health facilities administer daily medications and help adult and adolescent clients learn to independently manage their medications. RNs and LPNs conduct health screenings, monitor vital signs, and record observations to contribute to the treatment team's comprehensive understanding of client progress and challenges. Professional nurses also support our clients as they work toward independently managing activities of daily living or using new skills to cope with stress or discomfort.
Nursing positions at our residential mental health facilities are great for practitioners with a specific interest in psychiatric nursing or mental health nursing as well as for nurses who are looking for a more enriching, less-corporate environment than what is typically found at a hospital or hospital system.
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs work in partnership with our residential services team and psychiatric professionals at our adult (18+) and adolescent (14-17) campuses in Atlanta. Registered nurses manage medication administration, facilitate infection control protocols, conduct health screenings, monitor vital signs, and support clients in working toward their wellness goals.
Daytime, nighttime, and weekend nursing shifts are available. PRN nursing positions may also be available.
Qualifications:
- A current Registered Nurse license for Georgia without restrictions
- Minimum two years of experience
- Psychiatric nursing experience preferred
- Current physical and PPD
- Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
LPNs at Skyland Trail work closely with residential counselors, therapists, and psychiatrists at our adult and adolescent campuses in Atlanta. Licensed practical nurses at our mental health facilities help clients work toward their wellness goals, which may include improved medication adherence, more independence in activities of daily living, and increased use of healthy coping skills to manage symptoms or stress. LPNs work under the direction of RNs.
Daytime, nighttime, and weekend nursing shifts are available. PRN nursing positions may also be available.
Qualifications:
- A current Practical Nurse license for Georgia without restrictions
- Minimum two years of experience
- Psychiatric nursing experience preferred
- Current physical and PPD
- Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19
Workplace Culture
Each and every employee plays an important role in our client's healing and recovery. Clinical and administrative employees work collaboratively across small teams. Multidisciplinary committees and working groups help ensure quality and performance improvement.
Skyland Trail respects and values individuals and their diverse histories, abilities, identities, and perspectives. We work to ensure all aspects of our organization reflect our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural equity.
Benefits
Skyland Trail offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Shift differential pay is available for residential staff who work nights and weekends.
- 9 paid organization-wide holidays
- 1 paid personal flex holiday
- Accrued paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Employer match toward 403(b) retirement savings account for eligible employees
- Employee assistance program for free or reduced financial counseling, mental health counseling, and other confidential professional assistance
- As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Skyland Trail is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer. Full-time employees may qualify for the federal student loan forgiveness program
- Free on-campus fitness and wellness programs
Committment to Community Health
Skyland Trail values the health of our staff and clients, and we have taken steps to ensure a healthy campus and community. Skyland Trail is a 100% nicotine-free campus. There is no smoking, vaping, or tobacco use permitted anywhere on campus, indoors or outdoors, or in personal vehicles on Skyland Trail property.
Skyland Trail also requires employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and to receive an annual CDC-approved influenza vaccination.
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If you are interested in pursuing a nursing position at Skyland Trail but have questions about the application process, Skyland Trail policies, or the field of psychiatric nursing, please reach out to Steve Morris, Senior Healthcare Recruiter at Skyland Trail via email at smorris@skylandtrail.org.
Senior Healthcare Recruiter