Registered Nurse - Geriatric Psychiatry

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services seeks an experienced registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a geriatric psychiatry unit. You will conduct bio-psychosocial assessments, contribute to individualized care plans, and participate in treatment team conferences to support stabilization and recovery.

You will lead group therapy sessions, monitor patient responses, and adjust plans accordingly, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team in a

Qualifications

• Active nursing license from Alabama Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a geriatric psychiatry unit.
• Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
• Participate in treatment team conferences.
• Lead group therapy sessions.
• Evaluate patient responses and adjust care plans.

Skills

Assessment

Care planning

Collaboration

Patient-focused care

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Position Overview

Provides direct patient care in a behavioral health setting within a dedicated Geriatric Psychiatry unit. Responsibilities include conducting bio-psychosocial assessments, developing and implementing individualized nursing care plans, participating in treatment team conferences, and leading group therapy sessions. Evaluates patient responses and adjusts care plans accordingly, ensuring a patient-centered approach focused on stabilization and recovery.

Qualifications

Must hold an active nursing license from the Alabama Board of Nursing and obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Education requires a diploma from an accredited nursing program.

Key Skills

Strong assessment, care planning, and collaboration abilities; compassionate and patient-focused care; ability to participate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.