GERI BEHAVIORAL, Registered Nurse, Full-Time, Day Shift
About The Position
The purpose of this job is to plan and supervise the nursing care delivered to acutely ill adult and geriatric patients in the Senior Behavioral Health Unit per all standards governing our facility. The RN maintains overall departmental operations in accordance with the facility’s mission and philosophy, participates in and maintains performance improvement activities to assure the highest standards of care, and provides an environment of patient focused care, training new staff and providing leadership to our nursing team. The RN staff nurse will assist in clinical supervision.
Requirements
- Current RN license in the State of Georgia
- Current BLS required
Nice To Haves
- ACLS certification preferred (or within 3 months of employment)
- PALS certification preferred (within 6 months of employment)
- Minimum one (1) year of RN experience in an acute care setting preferred
- Psychiatric or geriatric nursing experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team
- Ensure continual delivery of high quality nursing care
- Provide direct patient care as needed, including medications and treatments
- Monitor patient conditions and report significant changes
- Support and guide nursing staff while maintaining a collaborative team environment
- Educate patients and families on care plans and treatment needs
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
- Communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and families
- Manage emergency situations while maintaining a calm, controlled environment
- Work effectively under stress with frequent interruptions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
