The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking candidates for the position of Nurse Executive at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA.

Job Description:

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 managers and staff.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:

·         Coordinates response to disaster and emergencies

·         Develops and manages the budget and makes cost effective decisions

·         Develops policies, sets standards and plans objectives for the nursing program in accordance with established policies

·         Develops staffing patterns

·         Evaluates nursing standards and nurse protocols for all nursing programs

·         Initiates and participates in the development of community wide policy to improve the health status of the stakeholder

·         Interprets policies and communicates changes in regulations and procedures

·         Makes long-range plans and regularly reviews activities, problems and functions of services being delivered

·         Organizes and plans a systematic and continuous quality/performance improvement program for the practice of nursing

·         Oversees the collection of data for statistical records

·         Plans and directs the work of nursing or other professional staff and assures an adequate level of nursing care

·         Provides staff development including orientation, in-service training, workshops and continuing education for all levels of nursing staff

·         Reviews state, federal, and other regulatory standards information in order to direct the quality improvement activities and achieve compliance

Sample Technical Competencies:

1.    Knowledge of the administration and organization of nursing services

2.    Knowledge of professional nursing theory, procedures, and techniques

3.    Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing the practice of nursing and the provision of health care to clients

4.    Skill to plan, organize, manage and evaluate the delivery of a variety of nursing services

5.    Ability to interpret policy to nursing personnel

6.    Ability to plan and direct the work of nursing staff, assure adequate level of nursing care and develop staffing patterns

A current Georgia license to practice as a registered professional nurse AND Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND Three years of management experience in the area of assignment OR Master's degree in nursing, nursing administration, public health or directly related area AND Two years in a management capacity in the area of assignment.

Master's Degree in Nursing plus three(3) years of upper level nursing administrative exerience.

In addition to a competitive salary (), 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 19 on the statewide salary plan.

This position is located at Georgia Regional Hospital of Atlanta in Atlanta (Decatur), Georgia.

A sprawling metropolis of over four million people today, metro Atlanta has the vibrancy of the world’s great urban centers combined with the Southern charm of small town centers such as Roswell and Decatur. Here you’ll find historic sites from the Civil War through the Civil Rights era, as well as world-class shopping, entertainment, and nightlife.

Come to Georgia's capital city and experience first-hand our historic charm and hospitality.

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