D185 - IDD-CSDC - Charge Nurse

About River Edge Behavioral Health

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the states leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.

Charge Nurse for the Crisis Service Diagnostic Center (CSDC)

Company Overview:

At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more to our full-time staff.

Program Overview:

River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a motivated and experienced Charge Nurse (RN) with exceptional leadership, communication, and clinical skills. The Charge Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care, supervising nursing staff, ensuring quality clinical services, maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, and supporting the day-to-day operations of the nursing department. This position serves as a leader and role model for nursing staff while promoting positive patient outcomes and compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.

Location/Schedule: 750 Hazel Street, Macon, Ga - 36 hours 3-12-hour shifts Sunday-Saturday and Every Other Weekend 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am.

Key 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.

Technical Competencies:

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

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Additional Benefits:

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

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.