Charge RN - Behavioral Health

About the Role

Our 62-bed Behavioral Health Unit at Piedmont Eastside in Snellville, GA is seeking a compassionate Charge RN to lead and coordinate care for patients with psychiatric illnesses. This recovery-oriented program offers professional growth in a collaborative environment.

• 62-bed Inpatient Psychiatric Center
• Adult Psych Unit (ages 18-64)
• Geriatric Psych Unit (ages 65 and older; patients require total care assistance)
• Intensive Outpatient Program
• ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy)
• New Graduate Program for RNs passionate about Behavioral Health

Join Piedmont for career growth, diverse teams, schedule flexibility, and a supportive environment focused on exceptional patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates delivery of quality nursing care for patients across the lifecycle, including operational issues during shifts.
• Provides clinical care as needed based on census demands.
• Communicates patient care, departmental issues, and staff concerns to leadership.
• Serves as a resource and role model for nursing and ancillary staff.
• Facilitates patient flow, including triage, admissions, discharges, and transfers in coordination with Bed Control, Patient Access, or Administrative Supervisor.
• Monitors patient care delivery, ensuring proper protocol implementation, medication administration, and treatment modalities.
• Communicates patient flow or care issues to physicians and clinical managers.
• Coordinates staff assignments based on skill mix, staffing levels, patient diagnosis, volume, and acuity.
• Administers departmental and hospital policies fairly and equitably.
• Assists clinical managers in maintaining appropriate staffing levels and efficient use of staffing plans.
• Monitors census and assumes clinical role as needed.
• Maintains clinical competency in administering nursing care, including assessing patient acuity and implementing medical responses.
• Reports unresolved issues to clinical managers with suggested resolutions.
• Ensures system issues affecting care quality or productivity are reported to clinical managers.
• Promotes customer satisfaction by addressing service issues promptly.

Requirements

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting required; 2+ years preferred.
• Current RN licensure in Georgia or a compact state (NLC/eNLC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced certifications may be required based on specialty (see below).

Qualifications

Core Nursing Competencies (All Disciplines):

• Collects and analyzes assessment data to identify diagnoses, problems, and issues.
• Develops and implements individualized care plans with measurable outcomes.
• Coordinates care delivery and promotes health and safety.
• Evaluates progress toward goals and outcomes.
• Practices ethically and in alignment with diversity and inclusion principles.
• Communicates effectively and collaborates with healthcare consumers and stakeholders.
• Leads within the professional practice setting.
• Seeks knowledge and integrates evidence-based practices.
• Contributes to quality nursing practice and evaluates own and others' performance.
• Utilizes resources to provide safe, effective, and fiscally responsible care.
• Practices in an environmentally safe manner.

Specialty-Specific Certifications:

• Behavioral Health: Highly preferred inpatient experience.
• Cardiac Tele: ACLS certification (within 180 days for new hires).
• Critical Care: ACLS certification (within 180 days for new hires).
• Emergency Department:
  • ACLS and PALS certification (within 180 days for new hires; experienced ED nurses have 30 days for PALS).
  • TNCC certification (required at specific hospitals; within 1 year for new hires).
  • ENPC certification (required at specific hospitals; within 1 year for new hires).
• Infusion/Oncology: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification prior to independent administration.
• Pediatrics:
  • PALS certification (required at Piedmont Columbus Hospital).
  • PEARS certification (required at Piedmont Athens Hospital).
• Surgical Services:
  • ACLS certification; PALS if unit serves pediatric patients (within 180 days for new hires).
• Women’s Services:
  • Labor and Delivery: ACLS certification (within 180 days), NRP by end of orientation, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring within 12 months.
  • Mother/Baby, NICU, NAT, Nursery: NRP by end of orientation.