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Job Title:  

Nurse Administrator, Evening - Milledgeville

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004264

Shift:

Compensation Details:

$113,000.00

Job Description:

Job Title: Nurse Administrator, Evening

Workplace: Central State Hospital, Milledgeville

Shift: 7:30am-4:30pm

Job Summary:

Manages, plans, organizes, and directs all nursing activities in assigned facility. Responsible for the quality of nursing care delivered in hospitals, public health facilities, and community-based programs. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff.

• Supervises nursing staff and provides clinical guidance, support, and direction to nurses and other nursing personnel.
• Leads and participates in process improvement initiatives, including conducting audits, analyzing findings, and implementing recommendations to improve the quality of patient care and nursing services.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary Treatment Teams to support effective client care and treatment outcomes.
• Provides education and guidance to clients and staff regarding nursing practices, treatment, and related healthcare needs.
• Assists with nursing administration and management responsibilities during the evening shift.
• May occasionally provide direct patient care on inpatient units in the capacity of a Registered Nurse (RN), in addition to administrative and supervisory responsibilities.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications: 

• A current license to practice as a registered professional nurse. 
• Two (2) years supervisory experience
• Bachelor of Nursing Degree.

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/  

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 list 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.

 
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.

OR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.  

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in nursing, nursing administration, public health or directly related field from an accredited college or university and (12) months 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 (48) months of experience as Registered Nurse, (24) months years of which in an administrative or supervisory capacity and current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse; or (96) months of experience as a Registered Nurse, (24) months of which in an environment related to the area of assignment, (36) months of which as a supervisor and current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse.

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.