Charge Nurse

State-of-Georgi; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, seeks a Registered Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse for the Atlanta region, located in Decatur, GA. The role oversees nursing staff, coordinates care, and ensures high-quality clinical practices across shifts.

Ideal candidates hold an active Georgia RN license with at least an associate degree in nursing, plus prior leadership in clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia registered nurse license.
• Experience with long-term care or geriatric nursing.
• Experience with mental health and/or developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and guides nursing staff on assigned unit/shift.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care and maintains medical records.
• Ensures care aligns with standards, policies, and regulations.
• Provides guidance on patient care and health maintenance to staff and patients.

Skills

Nursing leadership

RN supervision

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Georgia RN license

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:Charge NurseAgency:Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiesJob Requisition ID:JR0000003311Shift:Any (United States of America)Compensation Details:SALARY: 98,500.00Job Description:The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Registered Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse at Georgia Regional Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA. The Skilled Nursing Facility serves individuals who are profound to severely developmentally disabled and in need of a skilled nursing level of care.Salary: 98,500.00 based on experienceVarious Shifts Available 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM 11:00 PM - 7:30 AMCharge NurseJob Profile: HCP073 – Registered Nurse SupervisorJob ResponsibilitiesSupervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff.Plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for an assigned unit or shift.Ensures nursing staff properly assess patient health problems and needs.Develops and implements nursing care plans and ensures accurate maintenance of medical records.Supervises the provision and quality of nursing care provided to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.Provides guidance to nursing staff regarding patient care, policies, procedures, and appropriate clinical practices.Advises patients regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment planning as appropriate.May provide case management services.Assists with coordinating staffing, assignments, and daily nursing operations for the assigned shift or unit.Ensures nursing services are provided in accordance with established standards, policies, and applicable regulations.QualificationsCurrent Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse.Experience working with patients with G/J tubes, tracheostomies, and seizure disorders.Experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing.Experience working with individuals with mental health and/or developmental disabilities preferred.Minimum QualificationsAssociate degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university and a current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse, plus four (4) years of professional nursing experience, including two (2) years in a lead worker, team leader, managerial, or supervisory role;OROne (1) year of experience at the lower level Registered Nurse 3 (HCP072) or an equivalent position.Preferred QualificationsBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university.Previous Charge Nurse, Lead Nurse, or nursing supervisory experience.Experience working in a behavioral health, psychiatric, hospital, or long-term care setting.Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and direction to nursing staff.Strong communication, organizational, documentation, and patient-care skills.Due to the volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. Please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated and we will contact you if we need clarification or additional information. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency.This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.Qualifications - ExternalAssociate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse or Multistate license.Preferred Qualifications - ExternalGeorgia Licensed Registered NurseMinimum Qualifications:Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse and four (4) years of professional nursing experience; which includes two (2) years in a lead worker, team leader, or managerial/supervisory role; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Registered Nurse 3 (HCP072) or position equivalent.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.