Registered Nurse, Acute Psych Geriatric - Full Time at Christus Health summary:
The Registered Nurse in Acute Psych Geriatric provides both routine and complex care to patients, demonstrating independence and effective clinical management. This role requires ongoing professional development and the ability to handle clinical contingencies while delegating tasks appropriately among care providers. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing and relevant experience are preferred, alongside necessary certifications and licenses.
DescriptionSummary:
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Requirements:
A. Education/Skills
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
B. Experience
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
• BLS required
• RN License in state of employment or compact
• Current de-escalation training or completion within 90 days of employment with annual recertification.
Work Type:
Full Time
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Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Acute Care, Psychiatric Nursing, Geriatric Care, Patient Care, Clinical Management, BLS Certification, RN License, De-escalation Training, Healthcare
