Registered Nurse | Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit

CentraCare•Monticello, MN

1d•$41 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit team, you will be a dedicated nurse and will care for patients and families in an acute setting utilizing advanced assessment and physical examination skills to provide high quality patient care services. As the RN you will plan, direct and evaluate total nursing care. Relate effectively with others for continuity of care; maintain quality relations with other departments and nursing units; participate in education, maintenance of records and upgrading of policies, procedures and skills - all in accordance with applicable standards, guidelines and regulations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Minnesota.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Current certification.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, public, and other providers.
Knowledge of growth and development; specifically, an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process.
Understanding of the range of treatment needed by patients of all ages in relation to the growth and development processes to include neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
American Nurses Association (ANA) Psychiatric – Mental Health Certification preferred.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) initial and on-going Training provided.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct and evaluate total nursing care.
Relate effectively with others for continuity of care.
Maintain quality relations with other departments and nursing units.
Participate in education, maintenance of records and upgrading of policies, procedures and skills.