Staff Rn - Geriatric Psych - Ft - Days

$30,000 Sign On Bonus with a 2 year commitment!

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.

Documents patient care given.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.

Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Minimum Education
Graduate of a registered nursing program required.
Bachelor's degree preferred.

Minimum Work Experience
Previous experience with behavioral health patients.

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Skills
Certifications:
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire
Handle With Care within 90 days of hire

Required Licenses
Registered Nurse
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina or from a Compact State.