Job Description

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice for a Gero-Psych unit. Performs therapeutic measures prescribed and delegated by the physician.

Reports to: Gero -Psych Director

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, assessment, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.

Demonstrates clinical knowledge of psychiatric nursing and maintains the highest quality of comprehensive patient care.

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.

Must complete all education assigned and required for the position, including classroom and on-line courses.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Must work effectively as a team-member.