Geri Psych Registered Nurse Job at Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL

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  • Riverview Regional Medical Center
  • Gadsden, AL

Job Description

Overview

A Geri Psych Registered Nurse, also known as a Psychiatric-Mental Health RN, provides care and support to individuals with mental health disorders and substance use disorders. They work with patients, families, groups, and communities to assess mental health needs, develop individualized plans of care, and promote well-being. 

Bonus Options:  up to $15,000 (Two payout options available)

Shift’s Available:    Nights ($4 to $8 differential in pay)

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 7:00pm to 7:00am

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden, AL

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
  • Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
  • Employer 401K options
  • Tuition reimbursement options
  • Life, disability, and other insurance options
  • Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

  • Gauges the behavioral health patients’ psychiatric state, collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to support each patients’ care plan,
  • Has strong de-escalation skills, maintains patient safety during restraint, hold or seclusion events, conducts education.
  • Helps prepare the patient and family for a safe discharge and therapeutic continuum of care.
  • Conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health
  • Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions
  • Recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status
  • Safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions
  • Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met
  • Provide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.
  • Communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans
  • Epic computer charting

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

  • Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.
  • Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.
  • Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units.
  • Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care.

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: 

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Shift work, Night shift,

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