REGISTERED NURSE RN 3 SOUTH GERIATRIC PSYCH WEEKEND PROGRAM

Independence Health System; Butler Township (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 3 South Geriatric Psych Weekend Program. This part-time, on-site position involves providing direct nursing care to psychiatric patients and ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and relevant experience in psychiatric or chemical dependency nursing. Applicants must hold a current PA RN license and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program.
• Current PA RN license.
• One year of psychiatric or chemical dependency nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to psychiatric or chemical dependent patients.
• Ensure patient goals are met through effective communication.
• Support patients' physical and emotional health.

Skills

Direct nursing care

Communication with healthcare team

Customer service

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Tools

CPR

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE RN 3 SOUTH GERIATRIC PSYCH WEEKEND PROGRAM

Job Category: NURSING

Requisition Number: REGIS026163

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Reports to:

Director, Behavioral Health

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing direct nursing care to assigned psychiatric or chemical dependent patients. The Registered Nurse’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to utilization of the nursing process in the provision of care, communicating with all members of the health care team to assure patient goals are being met and coordinated, providing excellent customer service while supporting the patients and families physical and emotional health.

Education

Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Registration/Certification/Licensure

Current PA RN license, Act 33/73 clearances, and Healthcare Provider CPR

Experience

Clinical rotation through educational program.

One year psychiatric or chemical dependency nursing or charge nurse experience.

Other Requirements

Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy.

Status

Non-Exempt

Physical Requirements

Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - OCCASIONAL

Walking: Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - FREQUENT

Sitting: Body remains in a seated position - FREQUENT

Stooping: To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL

Bending: To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL

Twisting: To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONALL

Stairs: To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL

Kneeling: To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL

Squatting: To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL

Crouching: To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL

Reaching Horizontal: To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - FREQUENT

Reaching Overhead: To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONAL

Grasping: Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENT

Finger Manipulation: To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - FREQUENT

Seeing: Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT

Hearing: Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT

Repetitive Upper Extremity Use: Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT

Pushing: To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction (moving an object away) - OCCASIONALL, 20# - 50#

Pulling: To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction (moving an object toward) - OCCASIONALL, 20# - 50#

Lift (Floor to Waist): OCCASIONALL, 20# - 50#

Lift (Waist to Shoulder): OCCASIONALL, up to 20#

Lift (Shoulder to Overhead): OCCASIONALL, up to 20#

Carrying: Transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet) - FREQUENT, up to 20#

Working alone: OCCASIONAL

Constant interruptions: CONSTANT

Working with hands in water: OCCASIONAL

Exposure to noise (constant): OCCASIONAL

Exposure to radiant energy, e.g., computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift): OCCASIONAL

Physical Demand: Sedentary to Light - CONSTANT

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