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

Dunwoody, GA

Full Time

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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

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