Per Diem RN - Geri Psych Inpatient

About the role

Under the direction of the nurse manager, manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing, in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient's physical and psychological condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Documents appropriately the information obtained from the ongoing assessment. Shares significant assessment data with the appropriate discipline.
• Adheres to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures.
• Acts as a clinical resource and role model.
• Actively participates in train and educational activities for other staff members.
• Demonstrate a high level of respect, dignity compassion and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets of Patient Family and Centered Partnership.
• Recognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.
• Reports to work on time, prepared to work and follow hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time off requests.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Must have and maintain license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Rhode Island.
• Previous Geriatric Psych experience required.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• CPI training within 1 year of employment.