Night Shift RN - Geriatric Behavioral Health

Dodgecountyhospital; Eastman (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dodge County Hospital is seeking a Full-time Register Nurse (RN) for the Night Shift in our Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit. This role demands nursing care appropriate for geriatric patients, which includes assessments, crisis interventions, and the formulation of treatment plans.

You'll work within a multidisciplinary team, requiring at least a year of experience in a geriatric care setting and a valid Georgia RN license. A BLS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license required.
• Minimum of one year experience in geriatric care preferred.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care tailored to geriatric patients' conditions.
• Conduct thorough psychiatric interviews and assessments.
• Formulate and implement treatment plans, including family where appropriate.
• Monitor patient behavior, mental status, and activities.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Patient care for geriatric population

Crisis intervention

Psychotherapeutic treatments

Medications knowledge

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Current Georgia Nursing License

Job description

Dodge County Hospital is seeking a Full-time Register Nurse (RN) for the Night Shift in our Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit. This role demands nursing care appropriate for geriatric patients, which includes assessments, crisis interventions, and the formulation of treatment plans.

You'll work within a multidisciplinary team, requiring at least a year of experience in a geriatric care setting and a valid Georgia RN license. A BLS certification is preferred.