Registered Nurse - Hope Unit Columbus

West Central Georgia Regional Hospital in Columbus, Ga. is seeking candidates for the position of Registered Nurse 3 on the New Hope Forensic Unit. This is a full‑time position and is eligible for State Benefits. This position will work on a new Forensic Unit up to 30 beds.

The hours are 12‑hour shifts.

• Under broad supervision, assesses client health problems and needs.
• Develops and implements nursing care plans and maintains medical records.
• Administers nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled clients.
• May advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.
• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas.
• May supervise support staff or employees. Administers prescribed medications or starts intravenous fluids, and notes times and amounts on clients' charts.
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care plans.
• Maintains accurate, detailed reports and client records.
• Modifies client treatment plans as indicated by clients' responses and conditions.
• Monitors all aspects of client care, including diet and physical activity.
• Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in clients' conditions.
• Observes nurses and visits clients to ensure that proper nursing care is provided.
• Prepares clients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments.
• Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures that stock of supplies is maintained.
• Provides education to client and family.
• Provides health care, first aid, immunizations and assistance in convalescence and rehabilitation.
• Provides training for other staff in job.

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work / life balance.

Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, visit https : / / dbhdd.georgia.gov / benefits

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care :

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*
• Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e‑mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse and three (3) years of professional nursing experience or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Registered Nurse 2 (HCP
071) or position equivalent.

Prior Experience working in a State Hospital, Forensic setting or Community Mental Health is preferred.

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• Requisition  : HEA0AE6
• Number of Openings : 2
• Advertised Salary : $72,000 - $94,000
• Shift :
  Day Job
• Posting End Date :
  Dec 2, 2025