The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Registered Nurse at Georgia Regional Hospital At Savannah (please visit www.garegionalsavannah.com for more information).

Full-time positions available:

Acute Unit 6      (2 positions 7:00a-3:30p) and (3:00p-11:30p)

Recovery Unit 3 (2 positions 3:00p-11:30p) (11:00p-7:30a)

Lakeside Center (11:00p-7:30a)

Forensic Unit #2  (3:00p-11:30p)

Forensic Unit #4  (7:00a-3:30p)

Forensic Unit #5  (7:00a-3:30p)  (11:00p-7:30a)

Hourly positions available throughout the hospital and at Lakeside Center, Bloomingdale, GA.

Job Description:

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.

When you send your resume saved in format compatible with MS Word 2007 version to the email address listed below, you must include in the subject line the hospital location, position title, and unit/shift preference.

A current Georgia license to practice as a registered professional nurse

Must obtain the Safety Cares certification by completion of new employee orientation. Must be Licensed by the State of Georgia to practice and prefer experience in a behavioral health setting and at least one year of supervisory experience.

In addition to a competitive salary (Salary Depends On Skills and 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 Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah in Savannah, Georgia.

Since opening in 1970, GeorgiaRegional Hospital at Savannah (GRHS) has stood as a beacon of hope for consumers in need of mental health, developmental disability and addictive disease services in the southeast region of the state of Georgia.

Savannah, Georgia's First City is first, in family fun for the summer! With more than 50 cultural and historic attractions, there are plenty of museums, galleries, great entertainment and tours to keep busy and beat the heat!

Come join our team of professional staff and make a difference.

Applying for this position requires two (2) steps. Please be sure to complete both steps in order to be considered.

1. Click on the long link below, complete the summary information form and submit.
2. Email your resume and cover letter to the email address listed below.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEc1Y0tsTmRQYVZMRmIwRGRmQURldHc6MA#gid=0

Please email your cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word format to: RNJobsSAV@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: Registered Nurse   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.