Lead Charge Nurse - Geriatric Behavioral Health

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

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.