D185 - IDD-CSDC - Charge Nurse

About the role

River Edge Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health, substance use disorder treatments, and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We offer outpatient services at multiple locations, including Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County, and Baldwin County.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and support nursing staff while promoting teamwork and professional development.
• Lead and support departmental change initiatives and quality improvement efforts.
• Record patient information, monitor vital signs, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and directing the daily functions of nursing personnel and administrative operations.
• Oversee patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Mentor and train new nursing staff and provide ongoing guidance and support to team members.
• Monitor medical charts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Provide compassionate care and support to patients and their families.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current and unrestricted Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Previous supervisory or charge nurse experience preferred.
• Behavioral health, psychiatric, crisis stabilization, or residential treatment experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to recognize contributions and celebrate accomplishments.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and modeling professional behavior.

Skills

• Leadership and communication skills.
• Clinical skills.
• Teamwork and professional development.

Benefits

• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• 11 Paid holidays.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.