Job Description

RN - GeroPsych - PRN at Starr Regional Medical Center summary:

Registered Nurse in the GeroPsych Department performing patient assessments, care planning, medication administration, and clinical treatments. Collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure coordinated care and provides education to patients and families. Advocates for patients' physical and emotional well-being while assisting with daily living activities and documenting care.

Description: Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of RN - PRN for our GeroPsych Department. This job is permanent, PRN.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay
• Free onsite parking
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.

• Documents patient care given.

• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.

• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Qualifications: Minimum Education
Associate’s degree in Nursing: □ Preferred X Required DragEditDelete Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing: X Preferred □ Required DragEditDelete Required Licenses
[ Tennessee, United States ] Registered Nurse
Current RN License in the State of TN or another compact state DragEditDelete Required Skills
Certifications:
The below certifications will be required at the time of hire:
X Basic Life Support (BLS)

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Geriatric Psychiatry, Patient Assessment, Care Planning, Medication Administration, Clinical Treatment, Patient Education, BLS Certification, Nursing, Healthcare

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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