PRN RN - GeriPsych, Days

Livingston Regional Hospital•Livingston, TN

66d

About The Position

At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary The Registered Nurse-Psychiatric provides direct and indirect patient care within a behavioral health setting. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating psychiatric nursing care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The role includes coordination of treatment plans, medication administration, and support within the therapeutic milieu, promoting patient safety and recovery. Essential Functions Performs psychiatric assessments and formulates individualized care plans Monitors patient condition, evaluates responses to care, and updates treatment plans Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, including psychotropics Assists patients with activities of daily living and therapeutic routines Participates in therapeutic interventions including group, family, or individual sessions Provides patient and family education related to treatment plans, medications, and coping strategies Coordinates patient care with interdisciplinary team and supports discharge planning Engages in crisis intervention and behavioral de-escalation as needed Documents all assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely Maintains confidentiality and fosters a safe, therapeutic environment Participates in staff training and orientation; acts as a role model for trauma-informed care Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills Proficient in behavioral health nursing principles, de-escalation techniques, and therapeutic communication Ability to work in a fast-paced, emotionally dynamic environment Effective verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in EMR and familiarity with behavioral health documentation standards Ability to collaborate across disciplines and advocate for patient needs Sensitivity to diverse cultural, religious, and psychosocial factors influencing care Physical and mental capacity to handle psychiatric emergencies and extended periods of activity

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), required
Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice or Compact State RN license
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame specified in facility policy
Handle With Care (HWC) or CPI certification required within time frame specified in facility policy
Six months of RN experience in a direct patient care setting preferred

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferred
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred
Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric nursing strongly preferred
Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills
Proficient in behavioral health nursing principles, de-escalation techniques, and therapeutic communication
Ability to work in a fast-paced, emotionally dynamic environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in EMR and familiarity with behavioral health documentation standards
Ability to collaborate across disciplines and advocate for patient needs
Sensitivity to diverse cultural, religious, and psychosocial factors influencing care
Physical and mental capacity to handle psychiatric emergencies and extended periods of activity

Responsibilities

Performs psychiatric assessments and formulates individualized care plans
Monitors patient condition, evaluates responses to care, and updates treatment plans
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, including psychotropics
Assists patients with activities of daily living and therapeutic routines
Participates in therapeutic interventions including group, family, or individual sessions
Provides patient and family education related to treatment plans, medications, and coping strategies
Coordinates patient care with interdisciplinary team and supports discharge planning
Engages in crisis intervention and behavioral de-escalation as needed
Documents all assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely
Maintains confidentiality and fosters a safe, therapeutic environment
Participates in staff training and orientation; acts as a role model for trauma-informed care