RN – GeroPsych – PRN Position Available In Loudon, Tennessee

Job Description:

RN

• GeroPsych
• PRN at Starr Regional Medical Center summary: The RN
• GeroPsych
• PRN position at Starr Regional Medical Centerinvolves performing patient assessments, administering medications,and providing care and support to geriatric patients in apsychiatric setting.

This role emphasizes collaboration acrossdisciplines, patient advocacy, and education for patients and theirfamilies. The position requires a current RN license in Tennesseeand offers benefits including competitive pay and health insurancefor full-time employees.

Description:

Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fillthe position of RN

• PRN for our GeroPsych Department.

This job ispermanent, PRN.

Benefits Include:

Competitive Pay Free onsite parking Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-timeemployees Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package forfull-time employees 401(k) plan with company match Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants Core competencies include, but are not limited to thefollowing: Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient’scondition. Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problemsidentified and involves the patient according to his or hercapabilities and desires. Performs plan of care intervention, including medicationadministration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as wellas other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition asappropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living,including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, andambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patientcare, including patient transfer, discharge, referral andspiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and providespatient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition,and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being ofthe patient.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education Associate’s degree in

Nursing:

• Preferred X Required Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree in

Nursing:

X Preferred

• Required Required Licenses [Tennessee, United States] Registered Nurse Current RN License in the State of TN or another compact state

Required Skills Certifications:

The below certifications will be required at the time of hire: X Basic Life Support (BLS)

Keywords:

registered nurse, geropsych, patient care, healthcare, nursing,psychiatric nursing, medication administration, patient advocacy,nursing assessments, health benefits