The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking qualified candidates for Community RN at Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia

Assess client health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled clients. May advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.

Job Responsibilities:

·          Administers prescribed medications or starts intravenous fluids, and notes times and amounts on clients' charts

·          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 and visits clients 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

NOTE:  Applicants should pay particular attention to the application process listed at the bottom of this posting.  Failure to follow them, as directed, may prevent or delay consideration for this vacancy.

Job seekers are encouraged to apply without delay.  This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Due to the volume of applications/resumes received, we are unable to provide information on the status of your application by phone or e-mail.   All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview.  Only selected applicants will be contacted for follow up.  Applicants who are not selected will not be contacted.

A current Georgia license to practice as a registered professional nurse

Travel Required - Must have:

• Valid Georgia driver's license
• Acceptable MVR record and
• Meet the requirements for operating a state-owned vehicle: must be 21 years of age and have a minimum of 3 years driving experience.

·         One year experience as an RN

·         Experience working with mental health individuals in the community

·         Ability to travel during work day

In addition to a competitive salary (Negotiable based on experience), we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

This position is a pay grade 14 on the statewide salary plan.

This position is located at Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia.

More than a century ago, Thomasville was celebrated as one of the most fashionable places in the world to visit. During the Victorian era, many wealthy northern socialites and pleasure seekers traveled by rail to enjoy Thomasville as their grand winter resort. Attracted to the genteel life of south Georgia, many made Thomasville their winter home and built "grand winter cottages". Although this era quickly faded in the early 1900s, more than fifty of these grand historic homes still grace Thomasville's streets.

Thomasville, in southwest Georgia and on the Florida border, is home to both the second largest Farmer’s Market in the state and three Fortune 500 companies.

In addition to emailing your cover letter and resume as instructed below, to be considered for this position, please click on this link and provide the information requested:

http://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fspreadsheet%2Fviewform%3Fformkey%3DdERlc0s5aVRWOHAwbTNnTzZKTmt4Mmc6MA%23gid%3D0

Please email your cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word format to: RNJobsSW@dbhdd.ga.gov

To ensure proper routing/handling of your credentials, copy/paste or type the following title in the subject line of your email: Community RN - Albany   If you are currently employed by DBHDD, please include "Internal Employee" in the subject line as well.

You may be subject to a Drug Screen. You may be required to submit fingerprints to check for the existence of Criminal History Record Information through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. You do have the right to challenge the contents of any Criminal History that is located, should you choose to do so.

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities provides services to ensure the health and welfare of Georgians. As an employee of DBHDD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.