Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health (Geriatric Psych)

Singing River Health System; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse for Behavioral Health specializing in Geriatric Psychiatry in Gulfport, MS. This entry-level position focuses on providing comprehensive care to patients, requiring a graduate from an NLN-accredited nursing school, current Mississippi licensure, and BLS certification. The role will involve managing both acute and chronic health conditions while adhering to clinical standards. A supportive environment is offered to help nurses excel in their practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate from NLN school of nursing. Current Mississippi State licensure.
• Appropriate nursing practice/experience within the past five years or evidence of successful refresher program.
• BLS Certification Required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in attaining, maintaining, and restoring health.
• Provide patient care utilizing the Nursing Process.
• Manage acute and chronically ill patients effectively.

Skills

Nursing process

Education

NLN nursing school

Mississippi State licensure

Job description

Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health (Geriatric Psych)

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Position Overview

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse who is educated in the art and science of nursing, with the goal of assisting patients attain, maintain, and restore health when possible. The registered nurse provides patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the MS Nurse Practice Act, ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, and the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies.

Education

• Graduate from NLN school of nursing. Current Mississippi State licensure.

Experience

• Appropriate nursing practice/experience within the past five (5) years or evidence of successful refresher program.

Certification

• BLS Certification Required.

Mental Demands

Keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making skills in the management of acute and chronically ill patients. Communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress level for 6-8 hours/8 hour shift associated with care of acute patient/family.

Physical Demands

Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day-to-day activities. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and do a great deal of walking without experiencing undue fatigue.

Standards of Clinical Practice

These standards describe a competent level of care provided by the Registered Nurse as demonstrated by the Nursing Process. The Nursing Process is the critical thinking model that provides the basis for evidence based clinical decision making and provision of care by the Registered Nurse.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

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