RN – GeroPsych Position Available In McMinn, Tennessee

Job Description:

RN•GeroPsych at Starr Regional Medical Center summary: The RN for the GeroPsych Department at Starr Regional MedicalCenter is a full-time position involving patient assessment, careplanning, and medication administration. Responsibilities includedocumenting patient care, monitoring conditions, and collaboratingwith interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patientsupport. Candidates must possess an Associate’s or Bachelor’sdegree in Nursing and a current RN license, with requiredcertifications such as Basic Life Support.

Description:

Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fillthe position of RN for our GeroPsych Department. This job ispermanent, full time.

Benefits Include:

$20,000 Sign On Bonus 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,clinical treatment, patient assessment, individualized care,medical treatments, nursing education