Geriatric Psychiatry RN - Day Shift: Compassionate Care

Ventura Services Florida; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Seaside Health System seeks a Registered Nurse for our Geriatric Psychiatry unit in Louisiana on a day shift. You will deliver direct, patient-centered care to older adults with mental health needs, collaborating with a dedicated team.

Responsibilities include assessment, medication management, care plan development, documentation, and communicating with families and providers. Louisiana RN licensure, 1 year in med-surg or geriatric psychiatry, and a BSN are required.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Louisiana.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in med surg and/or geriatric psychiatry or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to older adult patients with mental health needs, including assessment, medication management, and treatment planning.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Document patient progress and maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Participate in shift reports and sharing of patient information with colleagues.
• Utilize effective communication skills to relay patient information to family members and healthcare providers.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest evidence-based practices and guidelines in geriatric psychiatry.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Medication management

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Seaside Health System seeks a Registered Nurse for our Geriatric Psychiatry unit in Louisiana on a day shift. You will deliver direct, patient-centered care to older adults with mental health needs, collaborating with a dedicated team.

Responsibilities include assessment, medication management, care plan development, documentation, and communicating with families and providers. Louisiana RN licensure, 1 year in med-surg or geriatric psychiatry, and a BSN are required.