Registered Nurse Charge/ Supervisor

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 89,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Registered Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse for the Decatur facility. The role supervises nursing staff, plans and evaluates care, and ensures high-quality patient management.

You will coordinate shifts, maintain records, mentor staff, and uphold standards and regulations. A Georgia RN license and experience in long-term care or behavioral health are required; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for an assigned unit or shift.
• Ensure 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.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing supervision

Communication

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

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 Charge/ Supervisor

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID

JR0000003328

Shift

Any (United States of America)

Location

Decatur, GA

Compensation

Salary: 98,500.00

Salary: 98,500.00 based on experience

Shifts Available

• 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Job 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 experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for an assigned unit or shift.
• Ensure 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.

Qualifications

• Current 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 Qualifications

• Associate 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; OR One (1) year of experience at the lower-level Registered Nurse 3 (HCP072) or an equivalent position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university.
• Previous Charge Nurse, Lead Nurse, or nursing supervisory experience.
• Experience working in 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.

External Qualifications

• External Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse or Multistate license.

Preferred Qualifications - External

• External Georgia Licensed Registered Nurse 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.

Background Check

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The 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.

Accommodation

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

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