Registered Nurse Spv

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) seeks a Registered Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse for the Decatur, GA Skilled Nursing Facility, serving individuals with developmental disabilities and complex care needs. The role oversees nursing staff, coordinates shifts, and ensures high-quality patient care.

The position requires a Georgia RN license, leadership experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires Georgia licensure as Registered Professional Nurse.
• Experience with patients having G/J tubes, tracheostomies, or seizure disorders.
• Background in long-term care, geriatric nursing, or behavioral health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and guides nursing staff on assigned unit or shift.
• Plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for the unit.
• Ensures patient health problems and needs are properly assessed.
• Develops and maintains nursing care plans and medical records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Patient care

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Georgia nursing license

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID: JR0000003336

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details: SALARY: 98,500.00

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 Various Shifts Available 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Job 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.

Additional Qualifications

• 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 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 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.

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