Registered Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse - Columbus

State of Georgia; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, seeks a Registered Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse for the West Central Georgia Regional Hospital in Columbus. Join a team accountable for supervising nursing care, planning and evaluating patient care, and maintaining comprehensive records.

The role requires an Associate degree in Nursing, current Georgia RN license, and four years of nursing experience with at least two in a supervisory capacity.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Four years of professional nursing experience, including two years in a lead/ supervisory role.
• Background checks and vaccinations may be required by state law for employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and guides the work assignments of subordinate nursing staff.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for a unit or shift.
• Maintains medical records and client health information.
• Administers prescribed medications and intravenous fluids; notes times and amounts.
• Prepares rooms, instruments, equipment, and supplies; ensures stock is maintained.
• Observes clients and assesses health conditions; modifies care plans as needed.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Leadership

Clinical nursing

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 Supervisor/Charge Nurse - ColumbusAgency:Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiesJob Requisition ID:JR0000004872Shift:Any (United States of America)Compensation Details:$94,000.00 - $98,500.00 SALARY BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONJob Description:Job Title: Registered Nurse Supervisor/Charge NurseWorkplace: West Central Georgia Regional HospitalJob Summary:Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for a unit or shift. Ensures that staff assess client health problems and needs. Develops and implements nursing care plans and maintains medical records. Supervises the provision and quality of nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or disabled clients. Advises clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.Maintains accurate, detailed reports and client recordsProvides education to client and familyAdministers prescribed medications or starts intravenous fluids, and notes times and amounts on clients' chartsPrepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures that stock of supplies is maintainedPrepares clients for, and assists with, examinations and treatmentsObserves nurses and visits clients to ensure that proper nursing care is providedMonitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in clients' conditionsMonitors all aspects of client care, including diet and physical activityModifies client treatment plans as indicated by clients' responses and conditionsProvides health care, first aid, immunizations and assistance in convalescence and rehabilitationEmployment RequirementsTo 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 ScreeningTB EvaluationAnnual Influenza**Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/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.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.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.