Registered Nurse

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse looking to make a difference in the lives of people with serious mental illness? Join our team of caregivers and make a meaningful impact in mental health recovery! Our hospital teams are committed to delivering high-quality care and being leaders in providing effective medical, mental, and behavioral health treatments for this population.

DBHDD Hospital Locations

· East Central Regional Hospital – Augusta (ECRH)

· Central State Hospital – Milledgeville (CSH)

· Georgia Regional Hospital- Atlanta (GRHA)

· Georgia Regional Hospital – Savannah (GRHS)

· West Central Regional Hospital – Columbus (WCRH)

Services and Responsibilities

In this role, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary treatment teams in an acute inpatient setting, serving adults with severe mental illness, trauma histories, impulse control issues, and interpersonal challenges. Your primary responsibility will be to support the recovery of the people we serve by:

• Assessing client health problems and needs, providing health care and first aid as necessary.
• Reviewing and determining the immediate needs of patients - i.e. current medications and treatments.
• Administering prescribed medications and documenting times and amounts in the client’s charts.
• Monitoring all aspects of client care, including diet and treatment, and reporting symptoms and changes in the client’s conditions.
• Maintaining accurate, detailed client records and reports.
• Preparing clients for and assisting with examinations and treatments.
• Evaluate and notify doctor/Psychiatrist for evaluation and implementation of obtain of orders.
• Prepares rooms, sterilize instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensure the maintenance and stock of supplies
• Administer nursing care and education to patients as needed or required.
• May advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention and refer to Social Service within the Admission are as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Our team members have brought with them different educational backgrounds, career experiences, and life stories. Candidates for the Registered Nurse position bring with them:

· Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university OR Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university

· Current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse

· Any related professional work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidates for the Registered Nurse position will present:

· Competency in providing services to clients with diverse needs.

· Experience working with psychiatric inpatients and individuals with serious mental illness.

· Excellent writing and organizational skills.

· Experience collaborating on interdisciplinary teams.

· Proficiency in psychological assessment.

Join Our Team

We are inspired by the dedication and passion of our teams and take seriously our responsibility to ensure teammates feel supported, prepared, and encouraged to contribute to our mission and vision. As a DBHDD employed team member you will receive:

· Exceptional vacation leave plan

o 15 days each year for first 5 years of service,

o 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service, and

o 21 days each year for 10 years of service.

· 13 paid state holidays, and 1 educational leave day.

· Sick leave accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month or 15 days each year.

· 3 weeks of paid paternity leave.

· Your choice from our healthcare plan options for you and your family, including support in the activation of a healthcare savings account.

· Dental, vision, life, dependent life, legal, and disability insurance program options.

· Healthcare and childcare spending accounts

· Wellness incentive program.

· DBHDD is a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.

· Retirement Pension.

· 401(K) with company match.

More about us

1. Leadership in Mental Health: DBHDD is dedicated to the recovery and growth of individuals with serious mental illness. Join our team and become part of a community that strives to provide innovative and effective psychological treatments, making a profound impact on the lives of those who need it most.

2. Valuable Experience and Training: Training programs often overlook or underemphasize working with individuals with serious mental illness. At our hospitals, you will have the invaluable opportunity to develop expertise in this specialized field. Gain hands-on experience, expand your skill set, and make a profound impact on the lives of those who need it most. We are a learning-oriented environment, with a full set of opportunities to participate in the training and supervision of students in their practica, internships, and post-doctoral fellowships.

3. Collaborative and Diverse Environment: Our multidisciplinary treatment teams are composed of professionals from diverse backgrounds, providing an enriching and collaborative work environment. Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, share knowledge, and contribute to the holistic care of our patients.

4. Competitive Salaries and Total Rewards: We value the dedication of our professionals and offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Participate in the Total Rewards initiative designed to improve work-life balance and job satisfaction.

5. Immediate Opportunity: We are actively looking to fill this position as soon as possible. Don't miss out on the chance to join our dedicated team and make a real difference in mental health recovery!

Be Here

To learn more about the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, visit our website at Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer that promotes diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities 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 regarding public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $62,234.00 - $76,666.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Forensic Medicine
• Hospital Medicine

Physical setting:

• Inpatient
• Long term care
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Supplemental schedule:

• Extended hours
• Holidays
• On call
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road