Job description
- Patients on this unit are dealing with difficult diagnoses.
- Our ideal nursing candidate will have the proven ability to exercise patience, flexibility, and careful listening when their efforts are often tested.
- This nurse will strive to calm patients when they become agitated, strengthen patients coping skills, and make it a build a therapeutic, meaningful relationship.
- Evaluate and treat mental health needs of adult psych patients.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members and physicians to develop care plans.
- Support the personal care of geri-psych patient population.
- Educate and support patients, their caregivers, and families.
- Maintains confidentiality and dignity of patients.
- Proven ability to exercise patience and understanding in high stress situations.
Shifts
Weekend Shift: (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday)
(7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am)