Charge Nurse – RN or LPN Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Charge Nurse•RN or

LPN 2.6 2.6

out of 5 stars 934 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 Job Overview Charge Nurse•Residental Treatment Center Monday•Friday 7am-3pm At Laurel Heights Hospital , we are committed to providing the highest quality of psychiatric and behavioral care. Our comprehensive pediatric programs and services are designed to bring hope and healing to children and adolescents who face complex psychiatric, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders. We strive to cater our approach to treatment to the needs of each child who comes into our care. Treatment programs at Laurel Heights Hospital are structured for youth ages 6-17 who are dealing with general psychiatric difficulties and trauma. We also offer specialty mental health programs for children with co-occurring neurodevelopmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders. The Behavioral Health Charge Nurse is responsible and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director of Nursing for the quality of nursing staff and the delivery of patient care during the shift. Communication with the Nurse Manager of unanticipated patient care events within the Acute unit. Utilizes nursing personnel effectively, assisting with required scheduling, staffing and assignments Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of staff and/or staff education as necessary Collaborates with other department managers/supervisors to ensure smooth coordination of services to patients Enhances patient flow within the facility and efficient admission/discharge/transfer processes Assesses patient care delivery and quality of care/documentation on a consistent basis The Charge Nurse may perform direct patient care within scope of practice and clinical competency to ensure patient safety and patient/nurse ratios.

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing either through ADN, Diploma or BSN Program.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Current Georgia State Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse licensure. CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications.

EXPERIENCE

Required. Three years of inpatient psychiatric nursing and/or medical/surgical experience.

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent Pay:

$35.00•$49.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Psychiatry Physical Setting:

Acute care Inpatient JCAHO accredited facility

Supplemental Pay:

Overtime pay Ability to

Commute:

Atlanta, GA 30306 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Atlanta, GA 30306: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person