Geri Psych RN; Registered Nurse

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under the direction of the nurse manager, manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing, in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.
• Essential Functions 1.1 Assesses the patient's physical and psychological condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
• Documents appropriately the information obtained from the ongoing assessment.
• Shares significant assessment data with the appropriate discipline.
• 2.
• Essential Functions ( continued) 2.1 Adheres to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures 3.
• Staff/Self Development 3.1 Acts as a clinical resource and role model 4.
• Staff/Self Development (continued) 4.1 Actively participates in train and educational activities for other staff members 5.
• Customer Service 5.1 Demonstrate a high level of respect, dignity compassion and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets of Patient Family and Centered Partnership.
• 6.
• Employee Collaboration and Teamwork 6.1 Recognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.
• 7.
• Resource Utilization 7.1 Reports to work on time, prepared to work and follow hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time off requests.

Qualifications

EDUCATION Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. EXPERIENCE Previous Geriatric Psych exp pref; Previous hospital exp pref LICENSURE Current RI License BLS required CPI training within 1 yr of employment SPECIAL SKILLS Previous geriatric psychiatric experience preferred

YNHHS Requisition ID: 178388