Elliot Health System - Registered Nurse - Geropsyche - Full Time - Nights

Registered Nurse – Geropsyche (GPU)

Who We Are :

GPU is our 29-bed Geropsychiatric Unit specializing in the care of patients ages 65+ with co-occurring cognitive impairment and psychiatric illness.

About the Job :

The GPU RN delivers care for patients with psychiatric conditions based on the physical ability, intellectual development, psychosocial, education and safety needs of the geriatric patient. This role works closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team model within a collaborative and supportive environment.

What You’ll Do :

• Provide care to patients with complex psychiatric and medical needs
• Create and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and families
• Embraces and promotes change to support optimal patient outcomes and an effective professional practice environment
• Involves patient / family in goal setting and planning, and communicates that plan of care to patient and family for input; and to colleagues to ensure seamless care across shifts and settings
• Utilizes current evidence and relevant national / specialty standards to guide practice and / or performance and identifies areas for improvement
• Demonstrates competent clinical practice utilizing clinical decision making and critical thinking skills

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