The RN - GeroPsych (PRN) at Starr Regional Medical Center provides specialized nursing care to geriatric and psychiatric patients on a per diem basis. Responsibilities include patient assessment, developing and implementing care plans, administering medication, monitoring patient conditions, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care. The role also involves patient advocacy, education, and assisting with daily living activities within a clinical setting.

• Competitive Pay
• Free onsite parking
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.

• 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.

geropsychiatric nursing, registered nurse, patient assessment, care plan development, medication administration, clinical treatment, patient advocacy, healthcare collaboration, patient education, activities of daily living assistance