Charge Nurse, Forensics II, Augusta Campus, East Central Regional Hospital

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks a Charge Nurse, Forensics II at the Augusta Campus of East Central Regional Hospital. The role supervises nursing staff, plans and evaluates care, and ensures high-quality treatment for forensics patients during night shifts.

Qualified applicants hold an Associate degree in nursing with a Georgia RN license and at least four years of professional nursing experience, including two years in a lead role.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate degree in nursing and Georgia RN license.
• Four years of professional nursing experience; two years in lead/ supervisory role; or one year at level RN 3 (HCP072).
• Must possess current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for a unit or shift.
• Ensures staff assess client health problems and needs.
• Develops and implements nursing care plans and maintains medical records.
• Supervises the provision and quality of nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or disabled clients.
• Advises clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provides case management.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Supervisory experience

Care planning

Nursing assessment

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 Nurse, Forensics II, Augusta Campus, East Central Regional HospitalAgency:Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiesJob Requisition ID:JR0000006038Shift:Night (United States of America)Compensation Details:$94,000.00Job Description:Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for a unit or shift. Ensures that staff assess client health problems and needs. Develops and implements nursing care plans and maintains medical records. Supervises the provision and quality of nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or disabled clients. Advises clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.Minimum 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.