Night Shift RN: Geriatric Mental Health

American Health Partners; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Psychiatric Care in Tennessee operates psychiatric hospitals and seeks a nurse leader to oversee day-to-day hospital operations. You will work with patients therapeutically, follow physician orders, and guide treatment planning and care delivery.

The role requires RN licensure, CPR and CPI certifications, and prior geriatrics/mental health nursing experience. Travel may be required and overtime/weekends could occur.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a Registered Nursing (RN) Degree.
• Current State Registered Nursing (RN) License.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Current CPI Certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient care on admission and ongoing per nursing practice.
• Keeps current nursing care plans for each patient.
• Allocates patient care assignments.
• Reviews staffing schedules to meet patient needs during absenteeism.
• Performs IV administration and venipuncture as permitted by state laws.
• Educates patients and Families about medications, disorders, and care.
• Completes comprehensive nursing assessments, treatments, and tests.
• Completes psychiatric metric measures.
• Provides pharmaceutical services within license scope.
• Develops discharge plans and coordinates post-hospital care to avoid delays.
• Provides emergency care when needed.

Skills

Nursing

Geriatrics

Mental health

Clinical oversight

Education

RN Degree

Current State RN License

CPR Certification

CPI Certification

Job description

Unity Psychiatric Care in Tennessee operates psychiatric hospitals and seeks a nurse leader to oversee day-to-day hospital operations. You will work with patients therapeutically, follow physician orders, and guide treatment planning and care delivery.

The role requires RN licensure, CPR and CPI certifications, and prior geriatrics/mental health nursing experience. Travel may be required and overtime/weekends could occur.