RN-Psychiatric PRN

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking nurses to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to psychiatric patients. The role involves direct patient interaction, care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration, all while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. A minimum of an Associate Degree and relevant certifications are required, alongside a compassionate approach to patient care.

Qualifications

• BLS required upon hire or within 90 days.
• ACLS certification required within 12 months.
• Current TN or Multi-State RN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care using nursing process.
• Monitors and communicates patient condition.
• Assists patients with daily living activities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Stress management

Education

Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree or RN Diploma

Job description

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

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