Registered Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; Decatur (GA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks a Registered Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse for the Admissions Unit at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta in Decatur, GA. You will organize the shift, supervise nurses and staff, and complete patient intake reports across ERs, CSUs, and jail facilities.

Required: Associate degree in nursing, Georgia RN license, four years of nursing experience with two in a lead role, and current CPR certification.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree in nursing and Georgia RN license.
• Four years of nursing experience, including two years in a lead/supervisory role.
• Current CPR certification.

Aufgaben

• Administer prescribed medications and record times and doses.
• Supervise nurses and staff on the Admissions Unit.
• Complete nurse-to-nurse reports for incoming patients.
• Assess patient health needs and coordinate with physicians.
• Ensure safety and contraband checks during admission.

Kenntnisse

Nursing leadership

Medication administration

CPR

Ausbildung

Associate degree in nursing

Jobbeschreibung

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 Supervisor/Charge NurseAgency:Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiesJob Requisition ID:JR0000006362Shift:Evening (United States of America)Compensation Details:SALARY: $98,500.00Job 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 in the Admissions Unit, at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA.Salary: $98,500.00Shift : 3:00 PM – 11:30 PMJob Description:The charge Nurse is responsible for organizing the shift, maintaining order, and supervising the nurses and the HSTs. The Charge nurse completes the nurse-to-nurse report for incoming patients in various ERs, CSUs, and the jail. The Charge Nurse completes new intakes and supports staff to ensure patients have no contraband, maintaining safety• Assess client health problems and needs, address current and immediate.• Complete vital signs and document.• Review and determine the immediate needs i.e. current medications and treatments.• Evaluate and notify doctor/Psychiatrist for evaluation and implementation of obtain of orders.• Administer medications as needed.• Administer nursing care to patients as needed or required.• May advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention and refer to Social Service within the Admission are as needed.Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:1. Administers prescribed medications and notes times and amounts on clients' charts2. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and client records3. Monitors all aspects of client care, including diet.4. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in clients' conditions5. Prepares clients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments6. Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures that stock of supplies is maintained7. Provides education to client8. Provides health care, first aid.Technical Competencies:1. Ability to assess, plan for, and provide basic nursing skills; knows procedures including developing, implementing and revising plan of care2. Knowledge of nursing policies, procedures, protocols, treatments, standards of care and nurse practice act3. Knowledge of the procedures for medication administration and can administer oral, sublingual and IM medications; knowledge of pharmacology4. Ability to perform CPR and for some sites, AED.Due to the volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. Please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated and we will contact you if we need clarification or additional information. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency.FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.Preference will be given to those who, in addition to meeting the above qualifications, also possess the following:Current Georgia RN LicenseCurrent CPR certificationExperience in mental health a plusMinimum 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.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.