RN Psychiatric Nurse Geriatrics PRN

Company: West Florida Hospital
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

Description SHIFT: PRNSCHEDULE: PRN/Per DiemDo you have a passion for healthcareand helping others? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, patient-centeredenvironment? Jump-start your career in our Geriatric Unit. Submit yourapplication today! Our Behavioral Health teams are acommitted, caring group of colleagues. We have a passion for creating positive patientinteractions. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, thiscould be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! Job SummaryThe Behavioral Health Nurse providesdirect nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures andprotocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilitiesinclude:* Carries out physician orders andassesses plans to administer patient care* Utilizing computerized documentationsystems and monitors vital signs* Monitors, records and communicatespatient condition as appropriate* Administers medications, changesdressings, and cleans wounds* Serves as the primary coordinator ofall disciplines for patient care* Follows Standard Precautions usingpersonal protective equipment* Coordinates discharge planning needswith members as needed* Instructs and educates patients andfamilies* Provides age and culturallyappropriate care* Orients and mentors new staffmembersQualificationsCurrent license as a RNCurrent certification as a BLS Healthcare ProviderGraduate of an accredited school of professional nursing1+ Years of experience as a RN in a Behavioral Health settingrequiredCustomer service abilities includingeffective listening skills. Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and theability to work with minimal supervision in a fast pacedenvironment.--Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing,bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipmentup to 50 pounds.West Florida Hospital--is a 515 bed facility and the only Atrial Fibrillation Certified hospital.--WFH hasalso been honored as a Truven Top 100 Hospital and just recently received theirJoint Commission Sepsis accreditation. Additionally, WFH was the area's firstAccredited 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. Highlyqualified candidates will be promptly contacted by our hiring managers forinterviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care.Weare an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do notdiscriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender,sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Notice Our Company?s recruiters are here to help unlock the next possibility within your career and we take your candidate experience very seriously. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Gmail or Yahoo Mail. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by clicking here.For questions about your job application or this site please contact HCAhrAnswers at 1-844-422-5627 option 1.

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