Registered Nurse - GRHS, Savannah, GA

State-of-Georgi; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia's Georgia Regional Hospital in Savannah is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join the team. The position offers 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. shifts and eligibility for state benefits.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, medication administration, and collaboration with the health care team. Qualifications include an external bachelor’s degree or ADN in nursing with a current Georgia RN license; background checks and state employment policies apply.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university and current Georgia RN license.

Responsibilities

• Assess client health problems and develop nursing care plans.
• Administer nursing care and medications.
• Coordinate with health care team to evaluate care plans.
• Prepare clients for examinations and treatments.
• Maintain accurate client records and documentation.

Skills

Behavioral health

Education

Nursing degree + GA license

External Bachelor's or ADN in Nursing with GA license

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 - GRHS, Savannah, GA

Job Requisition ID: JR0000001998 Number of Openings: 0 Shift: Compensation Details: $72,000-$94,000

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Workplace:GA Regional Hospital, Savannah GA Regional Hospital Savannah is seeking candidates for the position of Registered Nurse.

This is a full-time position and eligible for State Benefits. This position will work 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Job Summary

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.
• May advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.
• Administers prescribed medications or starts intravenous fluids, and notes times and amounts on clients' charts.
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care plans. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and client records.
• Modifies client treatment plans as indicated by clients' responses and conditions.
• Monitors all aspects of client care, including diet and physical activity.
• Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in clients' conditions.
• Observes nurses and visits clients to ensure that proper nursing care is provided.
• Prepares clients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments.
• Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures that stock of supplies is maintained.
• Provides education to client and family.
• Provides health care, first aid, immunizations and assistance in convalescence and rehabilitation

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

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience: Valid Georgia License and/or Nurse Licensure Compact Multi-State License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in Georgia. Experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred but not required.

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.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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.

Qualifications

External Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university OR Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse AND any related professional work experience.

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.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.