What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) Geriatric Psych position at trinityhealth?
Employment Type: Part time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: Position Purpose: At Johnson Memorial Hospital, the Registered Nurses (RN) in Geriatric Wellness unit specializes mental health care to elderly patients experiencing psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. This role involves direct patient care, emotional support, medication administration, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic and compassionate treatment. What you will do: Conduct mental health assessments and monitor psychiatric symptoms in elderly patients. Work closely with all physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, and therapist to develop and implement individualized care plans. Minimum Qualifications Required: Graduation from an accredited nursing school Valid RN License in Connecticut Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing The ideal candidate will have one or more years of Psychiatric or Geriatric experience in an acute inpatient setting. BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) Position Highlights: Part Time-24 Hours/Day Shift Every Other Weekend/Holiday Ministry/Facility Information Johnson Memorial Hospital and Home & Community Health Services provide a continuum of health care services to those living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts. The 92-bed hospital and home health and hospice agency have been anchor institutions in north central Connecticut for more than 100 years. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.