Charge Nurse: Forensics Unit Lead, Day Shift

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

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks a Charge Nurse for the Day Shift at the Augusta Campus, East Central Regional Hospital. The successful candidate will supervise nursing staff, plan and evaluate care, and ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate degree in nursing, a Georgia RN license, and four years of professional nursing experience with leadership responsibilities; or equivalent RN 3 level experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Four years of professional nursing experience; includes two years in lead/ supervisory role; or one year at RN 3.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for a unit or shift.
• Maintains medical records and ensures quality of nursing care.
• Advises clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provides case management.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Job description

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks a Charge Nurse for the Day Shift at the Augusta Campus, East Central Regional Hospital. The successful candidate will supervise nursing staff, plan and evaluate care, and ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate degree in nursing, a Georgia RN license, and four years of professional nursing experience with leadership responsibilities; or equivalent RN 3 level experience.