Registered Nurse - (Eating Disorder Center)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Southern Live Oak Wellness (SLOW) Academy
Pay Rate: $38 – $44 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available

About Southern Live Oak Wellness (SLOW)

Southern Live Oak Wellness (SLOW), LLC is an evidence-based, client-centered behavioral health organization offering Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Day and Evening Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Residential Treatment, and specialized inpatient services. We provide care across multiple levels of need in a warm, welcoming environment that meets clients where they are and empowers them to “be the great person they were always meant to be.”

As part of our continued growth and commitment to expanding access to specialized care, S.L.O.W. Academy is opening an 8-bed inpatient treatment center dedicated to adults struggling with eating disorders. This program will provide highly structured, multidisciplinary care designed specifically for adolescents, supporting both medical stabilization and long-term recovery.

Position Overview

At Southern Live Oak Wellness Academy, Registered Nurses (RNs) play a vital role in the treatment team and are often the first medical professional to interact with clients upon admission. The RN is responsible for monitoring patients’ medical status, administering medications, documenting clinical information, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care.

SLOW maintains a strong commitment to training motivated nurses who are passionate about behavioral health and adolescent care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing patient monitoring

• Record patient histories and maintain accurate clinical documentation

• Administer medications and injections in accordance with physician orders

• Monitor and record vital signs and clinical observations

• Assist with medication management and medication education

• Ensure adherence to Universal Precautions and infection control standards

• Observe and assess patients for clinical signs and symptoms and follow prescribed treatment plans

• Communicate medical concerns promptly to the Director of Nursing and Clinical Director

• Facilitate health education groups, including:

  • General Health Education

  • Medication Education

  • Medication/Drug Interaction Awareness

• Provide education to patients regarding health conditions and treatment plans

• Collaborate with therapists and the treatment team to incorporate medical considerations into treatment planning

• Document and carry out verbal medical orders from the Director of Nursing or Clinical Director

• Provide routine nursing care under the supervision of the Clinical Liaison/Medical Director

• Participate in treatment team meetings and case consultations

• Attend and participate in required in-service trainings and staff development

• Participate in organizational committees such as:

  • Performance Improvement

  • Utilization Review

  • Fire & Disaster Safety

• Maintain required certifications including CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, Infection Control, and Fire Safety

• Maintain a team-oriented, collaborative work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility, accountability, and commitment to high-quality patient care

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with behavioral health, psychiatric, or chemical dependency populations preferred

• Experience in partial hospitalization, residential, or outpatient behavioral health settings preferred

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice

• Current CPR certification

• Ability to pass background screening with no felony or substance abuse convictions within the past five years

• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient education skills

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance