Registered Nurse, RN |Geri Psych
About The Position
This position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) on an Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry Unit. The unit specializes in psychiatric stabilization for patients aged 50 and older, treating conditions such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, and self-destructive behavior due to psychiatric illness. The care provided is holistic and trauma-informed, involving patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team including Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychiatrists, and PMHNPs. The RN will provide direct care and support, collaborate with the treatment team, and may take charge of the unit during a shift. 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
- Free and plentiful parking
- Located one block from MAX station
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities
- Certification pay bonus program
- Clinical Ladder Program for Nurses
- 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
- Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Additional voluntary benefit offerings
- 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
