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RN GeriPsych PRN Nights

Kindred Healthcare

#Registered Nurse #Behavioral Health #Interdisciplinary Team #EMR #BLS #ACLS #Patient Care #De-escalation #Psychiatric Nursing

Quick overview

The Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care in a behavioral health setting, being responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating psychiatric nursing care according to established standards. This role involves coordinating treatment plans, administering medications, supporting the therapeutic milieu, and promoting patient safety and recovery.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess strong critical thinking and clinical judgment skills, proficiency in behavioral health nursing principles, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, emotionally dynamic environment. Required qualifications include an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), a current state RN license, BLS, and Handle With Care or CPI certification.

associate degreeConfidentialityCare PlanningDocumentationMedication AdministrationPatient EducationCrisis InterventionTrauma-Informed CareCritical ThinkingActivities Of Daily LivingDischarge PlanningClinical JudgmentEMR ProficiencyPsychiatric AssessmentsTherapeutic InterventionsBehavioral De-escalationPsychotropics

Job description

Join Livingston Regional Hospital, a 114-bed, community hospital certified for sepsis care by the Joint Commission and accredited for chest pain by the American College of Cardiology.
As part of the ScionHealth network, Livingston Regional proudly delivers quality care covering all aspects of healthcare, from 24-hour emergency services to inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative, a Level I neonatal nursery, a 16-bed gero-psych unit, and many other specialty services.
Livingston serves a five-county area in central Tennessee and southern Kentucky.
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Job Summary The Registered Nurse–Psychiatric provides direct and indirect patient care within a behavioral health setting.
The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating psychiatric nursing care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
The role includes coordination of treatment plans, medication administration, and support within the therapeutic milieu, promoting patient safety and recovery.
Essential Functions Performs psychiatric assessments and formulates individualized care plans Monitors patient condition, evaluates responses to care, and updates treatment plans Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, including psychotropics Assists patients with activities of daily living and therapeutic routines Participates in therapeutic interventions including group, family, or individual sessions Provides patient and family education related to treatment plans, medications, and coping strategies Coordinates patient care with interdisciplinary team and supports discharge planning Engages in crisis intervention and behavioral de-escalation as needed Documents all assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely Maintains confidentiality and fosters a safe, therapeutic environment Participates in staff training and orientation; acts as a role model for trauma-informed care Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills Proficient in behavioral health nursing principles, de-escalation techniques, and therapeutic communication Ability to work in a fast-paced, emotionally dynamic environment Effective verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in EMR and familiarity with behavioral health documentation standards Ability to collaborate across disciplines and advocate for patient needs Sensitivity to diverse cultural, religious, and psychosocial factors influencing care Physical and mental capacity to handle psychiatric emergencies and extended periods of activity

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