Behavioral Health RN – Geriatric Psychiatry
Edmond, OK
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health)

Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
Specialty: RN Behavioral Health

Job Description

Provide nursing care in a hospital setting to patients with a range of health problems from simple to complex under general supervision.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage care for an assigned group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and medical treatments; update changes in physician orders.
• Assist physicians with patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures.
• Monitor and obtain physiological data; observe patient conditions and intervene as needed.
• Administer prescribed medications, regulate and monitor IV infusions and blood products.
• Deliver competent patient care.
• Communicate care plans with patients and families during hospitalization and at discharge.
• Inform patients and families about hospital procedures.
• Make referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Delegate tasks to support staff.

Contract Length

Approximately 13 weeks (89 days ≈ 13 weeks)

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services.
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain good working relationships.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Basic computer skills.

Employment Type

Staffing - Supplier Sourced