Registered Nurse - Columbus

Choosecolumbusga; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia's West Central Georgia Regional Hospital in Columbus is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its care team.

Under supervision, you will assess client health problems, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records while providing patient education and care. This on-site role requires an Associate degree in nursing and an active Georgia RN license; applicants may undergo background checks and medical evaluations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and Georgia RN license.
• Current Georgia license as Registered Professional Nurse or Multistate license.
• Licensure requirements and vaccinations may be required for employment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Health assessment

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 - Columbus

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 - Columbus

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000003525

Shift:

Compensation Details:

$72,00.00 - $94,00.00 BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND DEGREE

Job Description:

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Workplace: West Central Georgia Regional Hospital - Columbus

Job Summary:

Under supervision, learns to assess 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 Requirements

To 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 are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual 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.

Under supervision, learns to assess 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.

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 Employer

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