Charge Nurse - Milledgeville

Charge Nurse

Charge Nurse shifts when available:

1st shift - 7am-3:30pm

2nd shift - 3pm-11:30pm

3rd shift - 11pm-7:30am

Job Description

• Assesses client health problems and needs.
• Develops and implements nursing care plans and maintains medical records. Administers nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled clients.
• May advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas. May supervise support staff or employees. Administers prescribed medications as ordered by physician and documents. Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care plans.
• Maintains accurate, detailed reports and client records. Modifies client treatment plans as indicated by clients' responses and conditions. Monitors all aspects of client care, including diet and physical activity. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in clients' conditions.
• Observes nurses to ensure that proper nursing care is provided. Prepares clients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments.
• Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures that stock of supplies is maintained. Provides education to client and family.
• Provides health care, first aid, immunizations and assistance in convalescence and rehabilitation. Provides training for other staff in job.

For Benefits please visit: We are a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.

*Additional Information - Selected applicant must meet the following standards:

1. Must pass a pre-employment background check (which includes criminal records check, driver's history, and verification of work history) and a post-hire federal background investigation.

2. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program.

3. Eligible to work in the U.S.

4. Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

**High School and College Degrees Must Be From an Accredited Institution**

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.