Registered Nurse, Augusta Campus, East Central Regional Hospital

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Augusta Campus at East Central Regional Hospital. Under general supervision, you will assess client health problems and needs and help develop nursing care plans.

You will administer nursing care, maintain medical records, and may advise on health maintenance or disease prevention. The role requires Georgia RN licensure and the ability to obtain required screenings and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing and current Georgia RN license or multistate license.
• License must be current and enable practice in Georgia.
• 1 year of experience at RN 1 level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assess client health problems and needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans and maintain medical records.
• Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled clients.
• Advise clients on health maintenance or disease prevention or provide case management.

Skills

Nursing

Patient assessment

Care planning

Case management

Education

Associate degree in nursing

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:Registered Nurse, Augusta Campus, East Central Regional HospitalAgency:Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiesJob Requisition ID:JR0000005110Shift:Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:$72,000.00 - $94,000.00Job Description:Under general supervision, assesses client health problems and needs. Develops and implements nursing care plans and maintains medical records. Administers nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled clients. May advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/Employment RequirementsTo ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.The following is a list of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:Drug ScreeningTuberculosis (TB) EvaluationAnnual Influenza**Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.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.Minimum Qualifications:Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse or Multistate license; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Registered Nurse 1 (HCP070) 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.