Registered Nurse Supervisor - GRHS, Savannah

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 84,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Registered Nurse Supervisor for the GRHS in Savannah. The role administers nursing care, oversees staff, and coordinates treatment plans with the health care team.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate degree in nursing, current Georgia RN license, and four years of professional nursing experience with at least two years in a lead/supervisory role. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of Georgia to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Three years’ experience supervising direct care staff.
• BSN is a plus but not required for extensive experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for a unit or shift.
• Oversees nursing care quality for ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled clients.
• Provides education to clients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Supervises and plans work of assigned staff; may supervise support staff.
• Documents and maintains accurate client records and reports.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Leadership

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN (plus)

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 - GRHS, Savannah Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID: JR0000003942 Shift: Any (United States of America) Compensation Details: $98,500.00

Job Description

Plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for a unit or shift. Ensures that staff assess client health problems and needs, develop, and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Oversees 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. Supervises and plans work of assigned staff. Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision. Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas. May supervise support staff or employees. 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. Provides training for other staff in job.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience: Licensed by the State of Georgia and/or Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in Georgia AND three years’ experience supervising direct care staff.
• BSN a plus but not required for candidates having extensive experience.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance.

• health and dental insurance
• retirement and savings plan options
• paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits

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.

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.

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.

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.