RN Staff - DeKalb Geriatric Psych - FT/PRN (Sign on bonus offered for FT)

About the role

Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit or during an assigned shift. Coordinates the activities of the unit and directs, organizes, and assigns work. Assists in coordinating semi-annual disaster drills. Oversees departmental quality data and inputs information accordingly. Plays a primary role in Chest Pain and Stroke accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Directs, organizes, and assigns work.
• Assesses, monitors, and educates on patient care.
• Institutes emergency procedures as necessary.
• Uses established principles of delegation and supervision to direct the activities of all licensed and non-licensed care givers and support staff in the delivery of patient care during their assigned shift.
• Ensures optimal delivery of patient care and appropriate use of available resources using independent judgment.
• Aids in Chest Pain and Stroke accreditation.
• Supervises compliance with overall nursing practice standards of the specialty area (Reports to Department Director).
• Supervises compliance with standards during assigned shift (Reports to House Supervisor).

Requirements

• Associate's degree in nursing required. Bachelors degree preferred.
• At least 3-5 years of clinical experience, Charge Nurse experience preferred.
• Licensure as a registered nurse.
• Ability to communicate professionally at all times with patients, families, other departments within the facility as well as outside agencies.
• Specialty certification recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in the applicable area of practice.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing. Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience: Two years experience in applicable specialty area.
• Licenses/Certificates: Licensed by Alabama Board of Nursing. Current BLS, ACLS certification.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Emergency response and management skills.
• Quality assurance and data input proficiency.
• Compliance with healthcare standards and regulations.
• Specialty certifications (optional but preferred).

Benefits

Located in beautiful Fort Payne, DeKalb Regional Medical Center offers comprehensive medical services and is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American College of Cardiology as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. In 2023, DeKalb Regional received awards for quality care and patient safety.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Varies based on department needs and shift requirements.