Senior Geriatric Behavioral Health RN - Part-Time Impact

Hamilton Memorial Hospital; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 31.000 - 44.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District is seeking a part-time Secondary Registered Nurse for the Senior Enrichment Center. The RN will oversee nursing care, conduct assessments, reconcile medications, and educate patients and families as needed.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Multidisciplinary Treatment Team, documenting care, and maintaining high standards of patient privacy and safety in a geriatric behavioral health unit.

Qualifikationen

• CPR certification is required for this role.
• Experience in gerontological care is required.
• Experience in acute-care clinical settings is required.
• Psychiatric nursing experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources is necessary.
• MS Office proficiency and computer literacy required.
• Epic EMR experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Perform comprehensive nursing admissions assessments and gather patient data.
• Maintain medication lists, note allergies, and coordinate with the treatment team.
• Develop nursing portions of treatment plans and implement nursing interventions.
• Coordinate with Medical Director and therapists to ensure coordinated care.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses and treatments.
• Document care plans clearly and timely; ensure patient privacy and safety.
• Respond to medical or psychiatric emergencies and communicate with care teams.

Kenntnisse

Gerontological nursing

Acute-care nursing

Psychiatric nursing

Community resources

Communication

Medication administration

Nursing documentation

Ausbildung

CPR Certification

Crisis De-escalation Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Epic EMR

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Enrichment Secondary Registered Nurse - Part-time

Position Posted On: 08/21/2026

Requirements:

Education:

• CPR Certification
• Crisis De-escalation Certification and/or related training strongly encouraged

Training and Experience:

• Experience in gerontological care required
• Experience in acute-care clinical settings required
• Psychiatric nursing experience preferred
• Knowledge of community resources required
• Microsoft knowledge/Computer proficiency required
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred

Description:

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District has an immediate opening for a part-time Secondary Registered Nurse at the Senior Enrichment Center.At HMHD our mission is to enhance the delivery of healthcare to our community and the surrounding area by providing accessible quality healthcare services.

Pay Scale: $22.22-$32.00 per hour

Job Summary:

This position as a licensed registered nurse bears responsibility and accountability for the nursing care of patients on the Senior Enrichment unit. Inherent in the practice is the nursing process; the assessment of the patient status, the plan of nursing actions, the implementation of that plan, and the evaluation of the plan.The registered nurse assesses, and monitors patients’ health status and physical care needed at admission and while patients are present on the unit, including any physical/psychiatric emergencies. The registered nurse performs comprehensive assessments, takes physician’s orders, monitors/reconciles medications and provides health education for clients and families as needed or requested. They function as a member of the Multidisciplinary Treatment Team and perform administrative, clerical, and other tasks according to program policy. They demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of performance.

Language Skills:

• Strong public speaking abilities
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers to accomplish appropriate patient outcomes
• Ability to communicate with Regulatory agencies.
• Ability to respond to patient/family complaints or concerns

Skills:

• Computer operational skills
• Basic nursing skills needed to function on a geriatric behavioral health unit
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of medication / Psychotropic medication
• Ability to apply professional nursing principles, procedures and techniques used in the evaluation, care and treatment of geropsychiatric patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and behaviors appropriate to the geriatric population served, and meets specific criteria and/or specific considerations, as follows:

• Ability to assess and interpret geriatric specific data.
• Possesses skills and knowledge to perform treatments and administer medications.
• Demonstrates age specific communication skills in care of geriatric patients.

Physical Demands:

The employee will be required to perform the following physical activities in the performance of their job duties:

• Sitting/Standing/Walking/Bending Over/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping/Balancing
• Pushing or Pulling/ Twisting/Reaching Above Shoulder Level/Reaching Forward & Low,
• Fine Finger Dexterity/Lifting or carrying (up to 25-lbs regularly)
• Ability to hear ordinary conversation is required/Vision-Close and Distance-Color and Peripheral

Employee may be exposed to:

• Patients with infections and communicable diseases.
• Patients with aggressive behaviors.

Essential Functions:

• Serves as a professional role model by engaging in professional interactions with patients, co-workers, and within the hospital and local community.
• Communicates complaints and/or suggestions through appropriate channels.
• Fulfills responsibilities in a reliable and dependable manner and uses time effectively.
• Recognizes learning needs and shows motivation to meet these.
• Demonstrates respect for patient rights by maintaining patient privacy, dignity, safety, confidentiality, and right to refuse or consent to treatment.
• Plans and administers treatment in junction with Medical Director’s diagnosis and Plan of Treatment.
• Keeps clear, concise written documentation, records of patient activities, care, treatment and progress.
• Uses professional nursing principles, procedures and techniques in the care of psychiatric patients.
• Communicates calmly with patients, family and visitors in situations that require tact and diplomacy.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs comprehensive nursing admission assessment to obtain information regarding chief complaints, physical/surgical history, and review of all medications.
• Updates & reviews patient medication list, noting all allergies and responses to medications.
• Assist program RN in development of the nursing portions of the Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Plans, which includes documentation and implementation of identified nursing interventions.
• Consults with Medical Director, Program Director, Therapists and other Healthcare providers on a regular basis to coordinate patient care.
• Attends Treatment Team meetings to discuss and update Nursing Treatment Plan section of Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Plan and patient progress in treatment.
• Initiates and conducts individual and group nursing education sessions, as needed or requested by program director and/or program RN.
• Provides education on diagnosis and medications and assists patients in understanding of their diagnosis and the treatment process.
• Communicates relevant clinical and other patient care information to Program Director, Medical Director and Treatment Team members as necessary and appropriate.
• Monitors patients on an ongoing basis to identify health needs, problems, and/or symptoms.
• Provides prompt, efficient, and responsive patient care.
• Coordinates and documents patients’ care in cases of medical or psychiatric emergencies, providing a report to the Emergency Department, PCP, and/or other appropriate resource.
• Completes nursing check-ins with patients present on unit each treatment day.
• Monitors, observes and documents patient behaviors and symptoms.
• Provides patient, family, and caregivers education on health-related topics.
• Assists patients with personal care needs (bathroom, etc.) as needed or requested
• Recognize your role as part of the QAPI efforts at HMHD.
• Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned.
• Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts.
• Support the Just Culture concept and its use to improve patient safety.

Contact Information

If interested, contact: [e-mail]

Mail your application to:
Hamilton Memorial Hospital
c/o Human Resources
PO Box 429
McLeansboro, IL 62859

Or Fax your application to: 618-643-2875