Geriatric Psychiatric RN
Nashua, NH
Learnbeyond Healthcare
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Description:

A registered nurse (RN) executes comprehensive nursing care activities on the Geropsychiatric Unit. This position is responsible for assessing, monitoring, recording and reporting symptoms or changes in patient conditions. RNs are required to maintain accurate patient reports and medical histories, perform mental and physical assessments, administer medication and treatment to patients, provide assistance to patients with daily activities and observe reactions. They are also responsible for managing activities with the therapeutic milieu including daily groups, education, 1:1 with individual patients and collaborating with other members of the treatment team to insure the best possible care for the patients. Complete individualized treatment plans for each patient upon admission and ongoing with the multidisciplinary treatment team. Plan, implement and coordinate nursing care activities for patientsConduct therapies in accordance with patients diagnosis and needs.Perform treatment intervention following physician orders such as medication administration and medical treatment orders. Collaborate with physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and outside health and social agencies. Provide efficient discharge plans and obtain accurate histories at admission Complete all required documentation relevant to patients in a timely, efficient manner. This includes but is not limited toAdmission paperworkAssessments (mental and physical)Progress notesJOB REQUIREMENTSEducation:2-year Associates degree or diploma from a 3-year Nursing program requiredBachelor's degree preferredMust possess valid State of New Hampshire RN licenseBLS certification requiredExperience:1 year previous nursing experience preferredMedical terminology requiredOther Skills Required:Excellent mathematical and analytical skillsExcellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skillsInterventionsEvaluationsDischarge paperworkCQI dataAssure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and regulatory standards Covenant Health Mission StatementWe are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.Our Core Values:CompassionWe show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering. IntegrityWe promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources. CollaborationWe work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities. ExcellenceWe deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation. We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Night Shift 7p-7a

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
3

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36

Specialty Type:
Defined workweek is Sunday morning at 12:01am through the following Saturday night at 11:59pm, effectively midnight.

Sub Specialty:
Psychiatric Geriatric

General Certifications:, General Certifications(BLS/BCLS)

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
13