Staff RN Geri Psych
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Job overview
Lawrence General Hospital is hiring a Staff RN Geri Psych. The role involves a registered nurse delivering patient care on a Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit at Lawrence General Hospital, collaborating with the Nurse Manager and multidisciplinary teams, and adhering to hospital policies while providing comprehensive assessments, clinical interventions, and documentation.
Key focus areas include Provide care to patients in a Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit, Follow departmental and hospital policy and procedure, and Document care, delegate assignments, and relay information.
Important skills include Assessment Skills, Clinical Skills, Organizational Skills, Computer Knowledge, Charge Capabilities, and Oral And Written Communication Skills.
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Full job description
Join us at Holy Family Hospital
Our two campuses in Methuen and Haverhill have a total of 320 beds, and we are a full-service, acute care hospital offering comprehensive inpatient medical/surgical units, outpatient care, and 24/7 emergency services. We have three behavioral health units: cardiac telemetry, and critical care service lines. Our Haverhill campus offers all private rooms, and our Methuen campus offers a new state-of-the-art catheterization suite and Joint Center of Excellence, named as a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction+ Center for Knee and Hip Replacement.
Position Summary:
Key Responsibilities:
The registered nurse provides care to patients in a Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit. Under the direction and leadership of the Nurse Manager, the RN is responsible for the delivery of patient care through knowledge of the nursing process and age specific requirements, and by following departmental and hospital policy and procedure. Qualified candidates must
The Registered Nurse must have excellent assessment skills, clinical skills, organizational skills, and computer knowledge and charge capabilities. The Registered Nurse must be able to lift, transfer and move patients. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively document care, delegate assignments, relay information, make referrals, and act as liaison between patient, physicians, other hospital disciplines, and community agencies.
Qualifications:
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Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
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Certification/ Licensure:
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Current nursing license in Massachusetts required.
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BCLS required.
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Experience: At least 1 year experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.
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