RN-Psychiatric

Capitalmarketsp; Tennessee; On-site; USD 43,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Psychiatric RN to deliver direct patient care and manage treatment plans. Responsibilities include medication administration, documentation, and patient advocacy. Ideal candidates should have RN licensure, critical thinking skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This full-time position offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must obtain BLS within 90 days of employment.
• ACLS required within 12 months of employment.
• Current TN or Multi-State RN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Documents patient care and communicates conditions to the team.
• Assists patients with daily living activities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Education

Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree or RN Diploma

Job description

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Description:

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Reports to: Director Nursing - Geri Psych

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.

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Documents patient care given.

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Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.

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Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

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Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

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Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

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Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

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Handle with Care participation annually or CPI participation every 2 years.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education

Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree or RN Diploma required.

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Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

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Required Skills

American Heart Association or American Red Cross Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire or must be obtained within 90 days of employment, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 12 months of employment.

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Required Skills

License: Current TN or Multi-State RN licensure

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Minimum Work Experience

Six months to one year experience with psychiatric/behavioral patients

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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