Registered Nurse, RN |Geri Psych
About The Position
This Registered Nurse (RN) position is for an Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, specializing in psychiatric stabilization for patients 50 years of age and older. The unit is one of only three acute psychiatric centers in Oregon specializing in geriatrics. The role involves providing direct care and support to patients and their families, collaborating with an interdisciplinary treatment team, and potentially taking charge of the unit during a shift. The care approach is holistic, trauma-informed, and includes patients and their families in the plan of care. Services include group sessions, music therapy, spiritual care, and daily visits with the assigned Nurse and Psychiatrist or PMHNP. Occupational Therapists assist with daily living and cognitive assessments, while Social Workers manage discharge planning and coordination of outpatient resources. The average length of stay is approximately two weeks.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Oregon
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS
- One (1) year or more of recent psychiatric and/or long term care
- Med/Surg experience
Responsibilities
- Participates in the admission and orientation of patients and families to the program.
- Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing systematic manner.
- Administers routine and PRN medication as ordered and transcribes orders.
- Documents in an accurate and concise manner, using BIO charting and charts to the behavior.
- Implements patient care based on identified priorities.
- Provides care appropriate to the age of patients served.
- Supervises and coordinates patient care activities of coworkers/technical staff.
- Assists in the maintenance of safe and therapeutic milieu.
- Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet these needs.
- Attends and participates in departmental staff meetings and in-services.
- Attends and participates in designated treatment team meetings on matters concerning the patient and/or family.
- Participates in quality improvement activities.
- Remains flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts.
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance available up to $15,000
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
- Certification pay bonus program
- Clinical Ladder Program for Nurses to promote ongoing development, which corresponds to an hourly differential for those who meet requirements
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plan options for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off program for vacation, holidays, and sick time
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Award-winning Wellness Program and employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Additional voluntary benefit offerings and discounts at select retail and fitness centers
- Life insurance and basic disability fully employer paid
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
