Behavioral Health RN: Patient-Centered Psychiatric Care

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA seeks a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care in accordance with established standards and practices. The role includes patient assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation to meet the hospital's core mission.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's Degree in Nursing with Georgia licensure; a Bachelor's degree is preferred and 1+ year nursing experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Georgia is required.
• BLS certification required.
• ASLS certification for designated stroke unit is preferred.
• NIHSS certification must be obtained within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process.
• Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data.
• Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs.
• Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
• Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner.
• Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan.
• Consult with healthcare providers and make referrals as appropriate.

Skills

RN

BLS

ASLS

NIHSS

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA seeks a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care in accordance with established standards and practices. The role includes patient assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation to meet the hospital's core mission.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's Degree in Nursing with Georgia licensure; a Bachelor's degree is preferred and 1+ year nursing experience is desirable.