Psychiatric Registered Nurse – Day Shift Leader

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Paducah, KY seeks a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) for Lourdes Hospital to deliver high-quality patient care in the Adult Behavioral Health Unit.

You will assess patient status, develop and implement care plans, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes.

BSN preferred; active RN license required; BLS/ACLS; EPIC EHR training preferred; one year of RN experience in behavioral health is desired.

Qualifications

• RN licensure (state or compact) as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• 1 year of professional RN experience
• Behavioral health experience preferred, not required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care according to the provider's prescribed plan of care and nursing scope of practice while closely monitoring progress/recovery
• Assess and document the patient’s conditions and report changes as needed
• Administer medication, insulin, and IV/fluids, documenting thoroughly
• Inspect and care for wounds, change dressings and assist with personal hygiene
• Apply effective interviewing skills to elicit information needed to plan and implement the treatment plan
• Assess patient for further injuries, infections, bedsores, etc. and deliver appropriate treatments
• Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to ensure patient outcomes
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Mercy Health in Paducah, KY seeks a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) for Lourdes Hospital to deliver high-quality patient care in the Adult Behavioral Health Unit.

You will assess patient status, develop and implement care plans, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes.

BSN preferred; active RN license required; BLS/ACLS; EPIC EHR training preferred; one year of RN experience in behavioral health is desired.