Registered Nurse; Part time; Columbus

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Registered Nurse (Part time) - Columbus

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

JR

Any (United States of America)

$44.00 - $54.00 PER HOUR BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND DEGREE

Job Title:

PRN Registered Nurse

Workplace:
West Central Georgia Regional Hospital

Job Summary:

Maintains accurate, detailed reports and client records

Provides education to client and family

Administers prescribed medications or starts intravenous fluids, and notes times and amounts on clients’ charts

Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures that stock of supplies is maintained

Prepares clients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments

Observes nurses and visits clients to ensure that proper nursing care is provided

Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in clients’ conditions

Monitors all aspects of client care, including diet and physical activity

Modifies client treatment plans as indicated by clients’ responses and conditions

Provides health care, first aid, immunizations and assistance in convalescence and rehabilitation

This is temporary or hourly paid work performing professional health care services. Positions in this job are established for less than 9 months or scheduled for less than 30 hours per week and are not eligible for benefits if the position status is temporary (i.e., SCOA 513). Positions in this job are established for greater than 9 months and scheduled for greater than 30 hours per week if the position status is permanent labor (i.e., SCOA 512).

Normally permanent labor positions are eligible for Health Insurance 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.

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.

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.