Geriatric Psych RN
Asheville, NC
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to geriatric patients experiencing psychiatric, behavioral, and associated medical conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive physical, neurological, and mental health assessments.
• Monitor vital signs, mental status, behavior, and changes in patient condition.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and monitor therapeutic effects and potential adverse reactions.
• Use therapeutic communication and appropriate de-escalation techniques to manage agitation and behavioral emergencies.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment for patients at risk of falls, confusion, or behavioral escalation.
• Assist with activities of daily living and coordinate care for patients with complex geriatric needs.
• Perform nursing procedures, including blood draws and bladder scans, as appropriate to the patient's needs and within the RN's scope of practice.
• Respond to rapid responses and Code Blue events and initiate emergency interventions according to hospital protocols.
• Collaborate with behavioral health technicians, sitters, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Document assessments, interventions, medications, and patient responses accurately in the Cerner electronic medical record.
• Monitor for medication side effects, changes in cognition, and other complications associated with geriatric psychiatric conditions.
• Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare providers regarding treatment plans and changes in condition.
• Follow infection prevention measures, fall-prevention protocols, and hospital safety policies.
• Float to other adult inpatient units when assigned, while maintaining competence and practicing within the RN's scope.