RN-Psychiatric Day Shift - Sign-On Bonus! Up to $15k!

TieTalent; Gordonsville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care in Gordonsville, Virginia. This full-time position entails responsibilities such as medication administration, patient education, and coordination of care across disciplines. The ideal candidate will hold an RN licensure and possess experience in psychiatric care, along with critical thinking and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current TN or Multi-State RN licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire, ACLS required within 12 months.
• Six months to one year experience with psychiatric/behavioral patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care using nursing process in accordance with practice standards.
• Documents patient care actions and monitors patient conditions.
• Educates patients and families regarding care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Stress management

Education

Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree or RN Diploma

Job description

Description:

Job Summary:

• Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Full-time;36 hours/week

Job Duties:

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family..
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Handle with Care participation annually or CPI participation every 2 years.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Education Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree or RN Diploma required.

• 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.

  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.

  License: Current TN or Multi-State RN licensure

• Minimum Work Experience Six months to one year experience with psychiatric/behavioral patients