RN - Registered Nurse - Geriatric Psych

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Position Overview: - Department : Behavioral Health Geri Pysch - Schedule : Full Time Nights, 7p to 7a - Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East - Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more What You Will Do: Provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility. - Perform initial and on-going bio-psychosocial assessments according to accepted standards of nursing practice. Develop a nursing plan of care consistent with the master treatment plan. - Participate in treatment team conferences to assist in planning and revising goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the age-related and problem-specific needs of each patient. - Implement nursing plan of care for assigned patients and conducts and/or co-leads group therapy sessions for patients. - Evaluate patient's response to interventions and revise nursing plan of care as needed. Collaborate with the treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the changes in patient status. What You Will Need: Educat...