Night Shift Geriatric Psych RN - Compassionate Care Leader

Yale New Haven Health; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a qualified nurse for geriatric psychiatry at Westerly Hospital. Under the direction of the nurse manager, you will provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care through the nursing process and primary nursing principles, in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited nursing program, hold a RI RN license, and maintain BLS. CPI training is expected within the first year.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Previous geriatric psychiatric experience required.
• Current RI Nursing License; BLS required.
• CPI training within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient’s physical and psychological condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Documents appropriately the information obtained from the ongoing assessment.
• Adheres to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures.
• Act as a clinical resource and role model.
• Actively participates in train and educational activities for other staff members.
• Demonstrate a high level of respect, dignity, compassion and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets of Patient Family and Centered Partnership.
• Recognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.
• Reports to work on time, prepared to work and follow hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time off requests.

Skills

Geriatric Psychiatric Experience

Nursing Assessment

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing school

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a qualified nurse for geriatric psychiatry at Westerly Hospital. Under the direction of the nurse manager, you will provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care through the nursing process and primary nursing principles, in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited nursing program, hold a RI RN license, and maintain BLS. CPI training is expected within the first year.