Geriatric Psychiatric RN
Nashua, NH
GLC On-The-Go
3x12 hrs, Nights

Behavioral Psych RN-Nights 

St. Joseph Hospital - Nashua

172 Kinsley St, Nashua, NH 03060

Shift Information: Night Shift 7p-7a

Guaranteed Hours: 36

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 patients

Conduct therapies in accordance with patient’s 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 to

Admission paperwork

Assessments (mental and physical)

Progress notes

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education:2-year Associates degree or diploma from a 3-year Nursing program required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Must possess valid State of New Hampshire RN license
• BLS certification required
• Experience:
• 1 year previous nursing experience preferred
• Medical terminology required
• Other Skills Required:
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Interventions
• Evaluations
• Discharge paperwork
• CQI+ data
• Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and regulatory standards