RN Psychiatric Geriatric

vTech Solution; Arkansas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal provided per shift

Job summary

Montana State Hospital seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing in a geriatric psychiatric setting. You will assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate care for adults, guiding other nurses while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Strong de-escalation and psychopharmacology knowledge are essential. A MT RN license and minimum 2 years of gero-psychiatric experience are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Registered Nurse license in the State of Montana.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in geriatric psychiatric nursing.
• Knowledge of nursing, medications, treatment planning, and patient rights.
• Proficiency with nursing instruments and equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform accurate documentation and patient assessments.
• Familiarity with patient care information systems.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• CPI certification is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation for adult clients.
• Supervise and guide subordinate nursing personnel.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors.
• Maintain thorough documentation and adherence to patient rights.

Skills

Nursing skills

Communication

Documentation

De-escalation

Psychopharmacology knowledge

Education

Accredited nursing program

Tools

Patient care information systems

Nursing instruments/equipment

Job description

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse at Montana State Hospital provides skilled nursing care and support within a geriatric psychiatric setting. The role involves nursing assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for adult clients, ensuring a therapeutic environment. The RN will assign and guide subordinate nursing personnel while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. Strong skills in de-escalation and psychopharmacology knowledge are essential. The position requires at least 2 years of experience in geriatric psychiatric nursing and a current Montana RN license.

Responsibilities: Required Skills & Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Montana.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in geriatric psychiatric nursing.
• Knowledge of nursing, medications, treatment planning, and patient rights.
• Skill in the use of nursing instruments and equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform accurate documentation and patient assessments.
• Proficiency with patient care information systems technology.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (college or university degree).
• CPI certification (highly desired).

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Experience working with psychiatric inpatient treatment programs.
• At least 1 year of travel contract nursing experience.

Special Considerations

• Flexible to facility scheduling with potential shift differentials.
• Work environment focused on geriatric psychiatric care requiring strong de-escalation skills.
• One meal provided per shift.

Scheduling

• 12-hour night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM.
• Flexible scheduling as determined by the facility.