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Job Description
Legacy Behavioral Health Services is hiring individuals with a passion for making a difference in their community! We are seeking a Charge Nurse to work in our Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) in Valdosta Georgia. Under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) Director and/or BHCC Nurse Manager, the Charge Nurse coordinates & supervises the patient care team on an assigned work shift. The Charge Nurse (CN) is responsible for: daily operation of the assigned unit (s), supervision & assignment of all patient care team members. The Charge Nurse assesses the overall needs of the unit related to patient acuity & staffing and coordinates with the BHCC Director & Nursing Manager. The Charge Nurse collaborates with the Nursing leadership for participation in quality improvement, assists with the assessment of educational opportunities, and provides hands-on patient care coaching. The Charge Nurse is responsible to meet all, but not to perform on a daily basis, job duties as outlined in their respective unit Registered Nurse job description, when required by patient or unit needs, as well as those listed in this job description. As well as all other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
Health Insurance- We offer top-quality and affordable State of Georgia insurance benefits to all full-time employees. We have several options are available with Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Healthcare
Flexible Benefits- We offer Group Term Life, Dependent Life, Accidental Death, Short, and Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Legal Insurance, Long Term Care, Medical/Dependent Care Spending Accounts, and Specified Critical Illness insurance
Competitive pay- We offer competitive compensation that is regularly compared to the market and factor in comparable work experience and education
Paid State Holidays- We offer 9 paid state holidays per year
Paid Time Off- We offer generous PTO rates that can be used for personal or sick leave
Retirement- We offer two retirement plans a 401k with a 3% match after one year of employment and a 457
Employee Assistance Program- We offer EAP services to all full-time and part-time employees. EAP services include legal assistance, financial consultations, access to work-life specialists, and up to 4 counseling session
This position requires:

• Must have a current Georgia RN license.
• BSN; preferred
• 3 years minimum experience in psychiatric nursing; required
• 1 year experience in a nursing leadership role, preferred.
• Being able to balance administrative tasks and clinical care is an important skill for nurses in this position. Many charge nurses direct other nurses on patient care, providing guidance and advice. As shift managers, charge nurses may be required to document and evaluate the performance of the nurses under their supervision. Some charge nurses may assist in developing and implementing educational programs for other nurses and staff.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills are critical for charge nurses to be successful. They are expected to motivate and lead their nursing staff, which requires that they are able to work effectively with different personalities. Charge nurses should have the knowledge and experience to answer staff and patient questions on a wide range of topics. Since charge nurses are required to prepare reports on patient progress and staff performance, strong written communication skills are essential.
• Other skills and traits required by a charge nurse include:
• Attention to detail
• Good organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to quickly and accurately assess patients’ conditions
• A caring and sympathetic manner
• Emotional stability
• Ability to efficiently handle emergencies and remain calm in stressful situations
• Ability to assess, plan for, and provide basic nursing skills; knows procedures including developing, implementing and revising plan of care
• Knowledge of nursing policies, procedures, protocols, treatments, standards of care and nurse practice act
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified or to obtain certification. Must be physically able to perform CPR
• Must be proficient in verbal and written communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking
• Must be able to identify and report any adverse side effects of medication to the physician
• Must have excellent time management and critical thinking skills
• Individuals in this position must be able to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
• Coordinating staffing positions in the case of call-ins, short staffing or in order to meet consumers needs and acuity.
• Full knowledge of medication administration, medication dispense, and EMAR procedures.
• Knowledge of Crisis Service Center (CSC) operations and functions. Able to work the CSC in the absence of the RN Intake Coordinator.

Who we are:
We are a community of resources that believes in restoring the quality of living in each individual we serve. We provide an array of services to children, adults, and families. We provide this support within 10 counties; Ben Hill County, Berrien County, Brooks County, Cook County, Echols County, Irwin County, Lanier County, Lowndes County, Tift County, and Turner County. Legacy Behavioral Health Services believes that through individualized services, quality of care and support, your lives will be transformed.
Working Conditions:
Employees in this position may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from persons served or the working environment. Incumbents may be required to work extended periods of time at computer terminals. They may experience traumatic situations, including psychiatric and /or deceased patients.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching as well as lifting and supporting patients.
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Position opened to:
ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
Internal Applicants must be in their current position for 6 months with no disciplinary action unless the position available is within your current department and you have been employed, in your current position, for 1 month without any disciplinary action.
Drug-Free Workplace/ Equal Opportunity Employer