Psychiatric Geriatric RN
Nashua, NH
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Behavioral Psych RN - Nights

Location: Nashua, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Contract (13 weeks)
Shift: Night Shift (7 PM - 7 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive nursing care on a Geropsychiatric Unit.
• Assess, monitor, record, and report patient symptoms or condition changes.
• Maintain accurate patient reports and medical histories.
• Perform mental and physical assessments.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians.
• Assist patients with daily activities and observe their reactions.
• Manage therapeutic milieu activities including daily groups, education, and one-on-one sessions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team members to develop and update individualized treatment plans.
• Plan, implement, and coordinate nursing care activities.
• Conduct therapies based on patient diagnoses and needs.
• Provide efficient discharge planning and obtain accurate admission histories.
• Complete all required documentation timely, including admission paperwork, assessments, progress notes, interventions, evaluations, discharge paperwork, and CQI data.
• Ensure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Hampshire
• Minimum 3 years of psychiatric nursing experience
• Psychiatric nursing experience within the last year
• BLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)