Full-Time Day Shift RN - Geriatric Psych Inpatient Registered Nurse

Yale New Haven Health • Westerly, RI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, day shift position for a Registered Nurse (RN) in a Geriatric Psychiatry Inpatient setting. The role involves managing individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process and primary nursing principles, in accordance with hospital policies. Employees are expected to uphold the YNHHS Vision, Mission, and Values of integrity, patient-centeredness, respect, accountability, and compassion.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Current RI License required.
• BLS required.
• CPI training within 1 year of employment required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Geriatric Psych experience preferred.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Previous geriatric psychiatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient's physical and psychological condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
• Documents appropriately the information obtained from the ongoing assessment.
• Shares significant assessment data with the appropriate discipline.
• Adheres to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures.
• Acts as a clinical resource and role model.
• Actively participates in training and educational activities for other staff members.
• Demonstrates a high level of respect, dignity, compassion, and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets of Patient Family and Centered Partnership.
• Recognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.
• Reports to work on time, prepared to work and follow hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time off requests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed