RN - Geri-Psych Behavioral Health (30591) at Nacogdoches County Hospital District

Nacogdoches, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Therapeutic Nursing Care, Cognitive Disorders, Emotional Disorders, Behavioral Disorders, De-escalation Techniques, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Team Collaboration, Mentoring, Documentation, Communication, Regulatory Compliance, Education, Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Nacogdoches, TX 75961 Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Night Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health- Nights About Us: Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital- Celebrating 90 years + of caring for our community and surrounding communities. Our outstanding team combines compassion and kindness with the latest technology and advanced treatments to deliver care. Services Include: Cardiac Services, FastTrack, ICU, Emergency Room, Incontinence Therapy, Medical Imaging, Nutrition Services, Physical rehabilitation, Stroke Action Plan and Surgery. At Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, we recognize and reward you for your contributions; we have a highly qualified, smart, and ambitious team making a difference in our patient’s lives. Our culture of ownership and transparency empowers our team to achieve their goals. We have new transformative owners, for all those on board, it’s going to be a challenging and a rewarding journey and we are just getting started. www.nacmem.org Position Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) – Geriatric Behavioral Health provides comprehensive direct and indirect nursing care to patients in the Geriatric Psychiatry unit. This role is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient-centered care that addresses psychosocial, physical, and emotional needs. The RN collabor closely with interdisciplinary teams to promote patient safety, therapeutic outcomes, crisis stabilization, and compliance with regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized care plans Provide therapeutic nursing care, education, and crisis intervention Monitor patients with cognitive, emotional, and behavioral disorders Respond to and manage crisis situations using de-escalation techniques Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR) Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams Maintain compliance with HIPAA, hospital policies, and regulatory standards Support patient safety, quality improvement initiatives, and team collaboration Mentor and support nursing assistants and new staff Qualifications Required: Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Required: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas. Preferred: One-year experience in a psychiatric setting. Required: Current BLS (CPR) from American Heart Association. Preferred: Emergency Room or Psyche experience

Responsibilities

The RN is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Geriatric Psychiatry unit, including assessments, care planning, and crisis management. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and therapeutic outcomes.