Full Time Registered Nurse (RN) – Eating Disorder Treatment Program | Day Shift

Registered Nurse (RN) – Eating Disorder Program Full-Time | Day Shift Southern Live Oak Wellness (SLOW) Academy 📍 Dunwoody, GA 💰 Pay Rate: $38 – $48 per hour (based on experience) 🕒 Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM About Southern Live Oak Wellness (SLOW) Academy Southern Live Oak Wellness (SLOW) Academy is a specialized 8-bed inpatient eating disorder treatment center located in Dunwoody, Georgia , providing individualized, evidence-based care for individuals experiencing eating disorders and related mental health challenges. Our program was created with a focus on compassionate, personalized treatment in a smaller, relationship-driven environment. At SLOW Academy, nurses are not simply completing tasks—they are a vital part of the recovery process and play an active role in helping clients achieve medical stability and meaningful progress. We are currently seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our day shift team and provide exceptional nursing care within our specialized eating disorder treatment program. Why Join SLOW Academy? ✔ Work in a unique specialty area with growing demand for eating disorder nursing professionals ✔ Join a collaborative, family-style clinical culture where your contributions matter ✔ Provide direct care in a small 8-bed inpatient environment ✔ Work alongside experienced providers, therapists, and dietitians ✔ Develop specialized expertise in behavioral health nursing and eating disorder treatment ✔ Enjoy a consistent 12-hour day shift schedule Position Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive medical and psychiatric nursing care for clients receiving treatment at SLOW Academy. The RN is responsible for assessing medical needs, monitoring physical stability, administering medications, supporting nutritional rehabilitation, identifying changes in condition, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary treatment team. This is an active clinical nursing role requiring strong assessment skills, compassion, flexibility, and the ability to provide both medical support and emotional reassurance to clients navigating recovery. Responsibilities Perform admission nursing assessments and ongoing clinical evaluations Monitor vital signs, weights, nutritional intake, hydration, and medical status Identify changes in client condition and communicate concerns promptly Monitor for complications related to malnutrition and refeeding syndrome Review labs and collaborate with medical providers regarding treatment needs Administer medications and monitor effectiveness and side effects Support structured meals and eating disorder recovery programming Provide nursing interventions and support during challenging moments Monitor eating disorder behaviors and safety concerns Educate clients regarding medications, health risks, and wellness goals Participate in treatment planning and interdisciplinary meetings Collaborate with: Medical providers Therapists Dietitians Behavioral health staff Respond appropriately to medical and psychiatric emergencies Complete accurate documentation within KIPU EMR Maintain a safe, supportive, trauma-informed environment Qualifications Required: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (Georgia or compact state) Current BLS/CPR certification Minimum 1 year nursing experience Preferred: Eating disorder treatment experience Behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience Acute care, ICU, ER, or medical stabilization background BSN CPI certification Ideal Candidate The ideal RN will be: Compassionate and patient-centered Comfortable working with medically and psychiatrically complex clients Able to recognize subtle changes in patient condition Organized and detail-oriented A strong communicator and team collaborator Interested in developing specialized expertise in eating disorder treatment Work Environment 8-bed inpatient eating disorder treatment program Dunwoody, Georgia location Full-time day shift nursing position 12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Small, collaborative clinical environment Direct patient care with medically and psychiatrically complex clients Benefits (If Applicable) Competitive hourly compensation based on experience Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance PTO and Paid Holidays 401(k) with company match (if applicable) Continuing education support Career advancement opportunities within NANA Healthcare Management