This posting represents multiple position. Any given position will close when we determine an adequate candidate pool has been received.

This is an 8:00a - 5:00p position.

Due to the high volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide the status on each applicant by phone or email. However, please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated and we will contact you if you are selected for an interview or we need further clarification/information.

Central State Hospital is the home of Georgia's maximum secure forensic hospital, operated in the Payton B. Cook building in Milledgeville. CSH serves individuals who are referred by the criminal justice system for pre-trial psychiatric evaluation and/or inpatient treatment; those who have been found not guilty by reason of insanity at the time of commission of a crime or mentally incompetent to stand trial; and those who are admitted on hold orders from jails for psychiatric evaluation, treatment and stabilization.

Job Description :

Under broad supervision, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• 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 as ordered by physician and documents.
• 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 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.

Benefits :

• Vacation - 15 days each year up to 5 years of service; 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service; 21 days each year for 10 + years of service
• Sick Leave - accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
• Holidays - the state of Georgia recognizes 12 paid holidays
• Retirement - 401(k) with a matching employer contribution and a Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Available Insurance - Health; Dental; Vision; Legal; Disability; Life & Dependent Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Healthcare & Childcare

*Additional Information - Selected applicant must meet the following standards:

1. Must pass a pre-employment background check (which includes criminal records check, driver's history, and verification of work history) and a post-hire federal background investigation.

2. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program.

3. Eligible to work in the U.S.

4. Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
**High School and College Degrees Must Be From an Accredited Institution**

Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university OR Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse AND One year of professional nursing experience.