Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
Location: Columbus, GA (On-site)
Salary Range: $72,800 - $93,600
Relocation Package: Not available
Travel: No travel required
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse specializing in Behavioral Health to join our team. This role involves planning, providing, and evaluating individualized patient care under the guidance of the Clinical Coordinator and Nursing Unit Director. You will collaborate across shifts to ensure continuity of care, maintain positive relations with other departments, and participate in educational initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver nursing care for the assigned unit following patient care philosophy.
• Facilitate individualized, goal-oriented care using the nursing process.
• Maintain effective relations with other shifts and departments.
• Support education and development across nursing practices.
• Perform patient assessments, critical interventions, and care planning.

Requirements:

• Education: Associate’s degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 1.5 years of psychiatric/behavioral health bedside experience.
• Licenses: Active Georgia RN license or multi-state/compact RN license.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; “Handle with Care” or CPI certification within 90 days of hire preferred; ACLS preferred.
• Skills: Strong critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work under minimal supervision in a high-stress environment.

Screening Questions:

1. Are you currently located in Columbus, GA?
2. What are your salary expectations?
3. What experience do you have in behavioral health?

Interview Process:

1. Resume review by the recruitment team.
2. Resumes sent to hiring manager.
3. Initial phone interview with the hiring manager.

Company Culture & Perks:

Our mission is Making Communities Healthier®, and we strive to create an environment where patients choose us for care, physicians want to practice, and employees love to work. Our High Five Guiding Principles include delivering quality patient care, supporting physicians, creating excellent workplaces, leading in the community, and ensuring fiscal responsibility.

Benefits:

• Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Work From Home options

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