Registered Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse - Columbus

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 94,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks an experienced Registered Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse to lead a nursing unit at West Central Georgia Regional Hospital.

You will supervise staff, plan and evaluate care, ensure documentation, administer medications, and coordinate patient care on site. This on‑site role requires a Georgia RN license and prior supervisory experience. Salary ranges reflect experience and education.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing and Georgia RN license required.
• Four years of professional nursing experience with two years in a lead/ supervisory role.
• Alternatively one year at the level of RN 3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, guides, and assigns subordinate staff on a unit or shift.
• Plans, implements and evaluates nursing care; maintains medical records.
• Administers medications, starts IV fluids, and observes patient status.
• Provides education to clients and families; supports case management.
• Ensures safe, high-quality nursing care and documentation.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Supervisory experience

Clinical coordination

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Job description

Job Title

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Compensation Details

$94,000.00 - $98,500.00 SALARY BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Job Description

Workplace: West Central Georgia Regional Hospital

Job 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 records Provides education to client and family Administers prescribed medications or starts intravenous fluids, and notes times and amounts on clients' charts Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures that stock of supplies is maintained Prepares clients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments Observes nurses and visits clients to ensure that proper nursing care is provided Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in clients' conditions Monitors all aspects of client care, including diet and physical activity Modifies client treatment plans as indicated by clients' responses and conditions Provides health care, first aid, immunizations and assistance in convalescence and rehabilitation.

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. 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 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.