RN 12 Behavioral Health 7A (1233)

Emanuel Medical Center • Swainsboro, GA

1d • Onsite

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 role maintains overall departmental operations in accordance with the facility's mission and philosophy and participates in performance improvement activities to assure the highest standards of care.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing
• Current License by State Board of Nursing

Nice To Haves

• Current ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain overall departmental operations in accordance with the facilities mission and philosophy.
• Participate and maintain performance improvement activities to assure highest standards of care.
• Provide direct care to patients, which includes facilitating social and emotional needs, supervising medication schedules and evaluating patient progress.
• Collaborate with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide the best possible care for patients.
• Educate the patients' family about them, the conditions and how to create a supportive environment for the patients to return to for long-term care and remain stable.
• Maintain a safe environment through the use of monitoring devices and restraining techniques where deemed necessary.
• Provide social support for patients by creating and encouraging patients to take advantage of opportunities such as support groups, social activities and other therapeutic measures, as well as participating with patients where appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees