This posting will close when we determine an adequate candidate pool has been received.

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 (CSH) is located in Milledgeville, the lake country of central Georgia and is Georgia’s antebellum capital.  CSH is approximately 2 hours from Atlanta, 2 hours 30 minutes from Savannah and 1 hour 45 minutes from Augusta.

• Manages, plans, organizes, and directs all nursing activities in assigned facility.
• Responsible for the quality of nursing care delivered in hospitals, public health facilities, and community based programs.
• Directs subordinate supervisors and staff.
• Reviews state, federal, and other regulatory standards information in order to direct the quality improvement activities and achieve compliance.
• Provides staff development including orientation, in-service training, workshops and continuing education for all levels of nursing staff.
• Plans and directs the work of nursing or other professional staff and assures an adequate level of nursing care.
• Oversees the collection of data for statistical records.
• Organizes and plans a systematic and continuous quality/performance improvement program for the practice of nursing.
• Makes long-range plans and regularly reviews activities, problems and functions of services being delivered.
• Interprets policies and communicates changes in regulations and procedures. Initiates and participates in the development of community wide policy to improve the health status of the stakeholder.
• Evaluates nursing standards and nurse protocols for all nursing programs. Develops staffing patterns.
• Develops policies, sets standards and plans objectives for the nursing program in accordance with established policies.
• Develops and manages the budget and makes cost effective decisions.
• Coordinates response to disaster and emergencies.

•Sick Leave – accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)

•Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer

*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**}