Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health (Geriatric Psychiatric Inpatient)
Manchester, NH
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Nights

Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year - Geri psych AND MS. LTC or Rehab exp strongly preferred.
Certs Required: BCLS, CPI

Skills: 
Geriatric psych inpatient UNIT EXPERIENCE, Foley Cath & wound care
Must be comfortable with patients with lots of hands on needs - incontinence care, patients with mobility deficits (lift equipment), IV fluids, wound care, catheters etc., med psych or those who have experience in medical, IVF & Lift equip.

JOB DETAILS:
Ratios: 1:6
Average Daily Census: 25
Shift: 12hr Nights 7p-7:30a, 36 hours

Float Requirement: 
EOW, float required to adult behavioral health, may float at "helping hands" as needed
Weekend Requirement: EVERY OTHER WEEKEND REQUIRED

PATIENT DIAGNOSES: 

Psychosis unspecified, Dementia with behavioral disturbances, Dementia without behavioral disturbances, Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety, Mood disorders, Any acute psychiatric illness in addition to cognitive impairment.

SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS: 

Locked unit, Involuntary patients accepted, Seclusion room, 15 minute safety checks/1:1's when appropriate, Unit is split into 2 halves: Psychiatric Unit and Behavioral Unit - patients are placed on either side depending on their level of cognitive ability and group participation

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Lift equipment is used - training provided, IV therapy - training provided, Voalte phones for easy communication during shift, Panic alarms installed on unit

UNIT SYSTEMS (Medication, Documentation, Communication): Epic