RN Int’l Geri Psych Nights

Cleveland, Mississippi, Description THIS IS A NIGHT SHIFT POSITION.    Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.   Documents patient care given.   Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.   Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.   Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.   Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.   Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Qualifications Minimum Education Associates Degree Bachelor’s Degree, Preferred Required Licenses Must have a current Mississippi Registered Nurse license or a current Compact State Registered Nurse license Required Skills Handle with Care certification and American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 90 days of hire or transfer.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is preferred

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