Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, SANE / Forensic
Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah
Savannah, GA

Mgr, Nurse / Nurse Manager - Forensic #5

Our Agency The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these. As Georgia's public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas: behavioral health, developmental disabilities and hospital services. Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah (GRHS) is a state-funded multi-service facility operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. The hospital provides quality care to mentally ill adults and individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities from its 34-county catchment area in Southeast Georgia. GRHS opened in December of 1970 with a design to decentralize mental health services in the state and treat people nearer to their homes and families. The hospital provides evaluation and treatment to clients needing care. The hospital's admitting office is a psychiatric emergency receiving facility open 24 hours a day. Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Mgr, Nurse / Nurse Manager - Forensic #5. This position will work 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. 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 provides case management. Manages/supervises other RNs, LPNs and Health Aides. Job Responsibilities: * Supervises and plans work of assigned staff * Interviews and selects new hires and ensures new hires are properly trained * Administers prescribed medications, and notes times and amounts on individuals' charts * Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans * Modifies treatment plans as indicated by responses from the individuals and their conditions * Monitors all aspects of the individuals' care, including diet and physical activity * Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in the individuals' conditions * Observes nurses and visits individuals to ensure that proper nursing care is provided * Provides education to individuals and their families * Provides health care, first aid, and assistance in convalescence and rehabilitation * Participates in committees and special projects as assigned * Assess learning needs of staff and participates in providing training and referring to Staff Education department * Plans and implements staff meetings to convey information to keep staff current on policies, trends, and performance improvement * Evaluates performance improvement data and develops/implements plans for improvement Preferred Qualifications This position requires a valid Georgia License or Nurse Licensure Compact Multi-State License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in Georgia. * BSN with at least 4 years' experience as a Registered Professional Nurse. * Hospital supervisory experience of no less than 2 years and 10 employees. * Experience in a Mental Health facility of no less than 2 years. * Experience in the use of MicroSoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint - Outlook, and implementation of change processes. 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. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and 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. 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. Master's degree in nursing, nursing administration, public health or directly related field from an accredited college or university AND One year in an administrative or supervisory capacity AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse OR Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND Four years of experience as Registered Nurse, Two years of which in an administrative or supervisory capacity AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse OR Eight years of experience as a Registered Nurse, Two years of which in an environment related to the area of assignment, Three years of which as a supervisor AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse. Additional Information * Agency Logo: Requisition ID: HEA09ON * Number of Openings: 1 * Advertised Salary: $92,789 * Shift: Day Job * Posting End Date: Jan 6, 2025