Associate degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
Current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Four years of professional nursing experience.
Two years in a lead, team leader, managerial, or supervisory role.
Experience in behavioral health or psychiatric settings preferred.
Responsibilities
Supervises and instructs nursing staff on work assignments.
Plans and evaluates nursing care for assigned units.
Ensures proper patient assessment by nursing staff.
Develops and implements accurate nursing care plans.
Supervises nursing care quality for patients.
Guides nursing staff on patient care and practices.
Administers medications and maintains documentation.
Coordinates care with healthcare team members.
Advises patients on health maintenance and treatment.
Manages daily nursing operations and staffing assignments.
Ensures compliance with nursing services standards.
Provides training to nursing and support staff.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dedicated behavioral health department.
Work with a diverse patient population with mental health needs.
Night shift flexibility for a balanced work-life schedule.
Fostering leadership skills in a collaborative environment.
Engagement in key nursing activities and decision-making.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Charge Nurse Agency:
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Job Requisition ID:
Shift: Night (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 Charge Nurse at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA.
Salary: $98,500.00
Job Responsibilities
Supervises, guides, and instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff.
Plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for an assigned unit or shift.
Ensures nursing staff properly assess patients' health problems and needs.
Develops and implements nursing care plans and ensures medical records are maintained accurately.
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.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments and ensures proper documentation.
Coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Advises patients regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment planning.
Coordinates staffing, assignments, and daily nursing operations for the assigned unit or shift.
Ensures nursing services comply with established standards, policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Provides training and clinical guidance to nursing and support staff.
May provide case-management services.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and a current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse, plus:
Four years of professional nursing experience, including two years in a lead-worker, team-leader, managerial, or supervisory role; or
One year of experience at the lower-level Registered Nurse 3, job code HCP072, or an equivalent position.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Previous experience as a Charge Nurse, Lead Nurse, or nursing supervisor.
Experience working in a behavioral health, psychiatric, hospital, long-term-care, or skilled-nursing setting.
Experience working with individuals with mental health conditions or developmental disabilities.
Demonstrated ability to lead and provide direction to nursing staff.
Strong communication, organization, documentation, and patient-care skills.
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.
