RN Psychiatric Nurse Geriatrics PRN

Description
SHIFT: PRN
SCHEDULE: PRN/Per Diem

Do you have a passion for healthcare
and helping others? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, patient-centered
environment? Jump-start your career in our Geriatric Unit. Submit your
application today!

Our Behavioral Health teams are a
committed, caring group of colleagues. We have a passion for creating positive patient
interactions. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this
could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Nurse provides
direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and
protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities
include:

• Carries out physician orders and
  assesses plans to administer patient care
• Utilizing computerized documentation
  systems and monitors vital signs
• Monitors, records and communicates
  patient condition as appropriate
• Administers medications, changes
  dressings, and cleans wounds
• Serves as the primary coordinator of
  all disciplines for patient care
• Follows Standard Precautions using
  personal protective equipment
• Coordinates discharge planning needs
  with members as needed
• Instructs and educates patients and
  families
• Provides age and culturally
  appropriate care
• Orients and mentors new staff
  members

Qualifications

Current license as a RN

Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

1+ Years of experience as a RN in a Behavioral Health setting
required

Customer service abilities including
effective listening skills. Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the
ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced
environment. Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing,
bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment
up to 50 pounds.

West Florida Hospital is a 515 bed facility and the only Atrial Fibrillation Certified hospital. WFH has
also been honored as a Truven Top 100 Hospital and just recently received their
Joint Commission Sepsis accreditation. Additionally, WFH was the area's first
Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and Breast Imaging Center of Excellence.
We are also an Advanced Primary Stroke Center.

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are actively reviewing applications. Highly
qualified candidates will be promptly contacted by our hiring managers for
interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care.

We
are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender,
sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Description SHIFT: PRNSCHEDULE: PRN/Per Diem