Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
State of Georgia
Columbus, GA

Charge Nurse (1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift) Columbus, Ga)

West Central Georgia Regional Hospital - Columbus, Ga. is seeking qualified applicants for RN Charge Nurse. Shift: 3rd (11:00pm - 7:30am) Expected role and responsibilities * Collaborate with physicians and other staff to provide the most comprehensive care possible to our patients * Responsible for the activities within your assigned unit for the duration of the shift * Ensuring staff adheres to workplace protocols and procedures * Supervise nursing personnel, including training and disciplining * Act as a liaison between nurse and doctors * Maintain accurate, detailed reports and client records * Overseeing the smooth transition from one shift to another * Strong organizational and problem - solving skills are integral to this position Psychiatric Nurse Requirements and Qualifications * Associate or Bachelor's degree in nursing * Master's degree in nursing with a focus on psychiatry or mental health strongly preferred * Georgia State RN license OR Compact RN license * Basic Life Support certification * Experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting is preferred A minimal of 2 years clinical experience is required for an RN to become a Charge Nurse We reserve the right to remove postings at any time. FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. 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. FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university OR Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse AND One year of professional nursing experience. Additional Information * Agency Logo: Requisition ID: HEA08YU * Number of Openings: 12 * Shift: Night Job * Posting End Date: Dec 15, 2024