Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, providing compassionate and expert psychiatric nursing care. This part-time role offers the opportunity to deliver direct patient care using the nursing process, demonstrating clinical competence and adhering to professional nursing ethics.

General Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering quality nursing care, including medication administration, nursing interventions, and patient and family education, all within established policies to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety protocols such as infection prevention, safe patient handling, and critical lab notifications.
• Maintain and care for central lines and prevent surgical site infections according to policy.
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments to monitor status and support clinical decision-making.
• Document all patient care activities and quality monitoring items to comply with standards.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, healthcare team members, patients, and families to enhance outcomes and experience.
• Delegate tasks appropriately while fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Engage in continuing education to develop critical thinking and nursing skills.

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing school is required.

Experience

At least one year of nursing experience is preferred.

Certification and Licensure

Current RN license in a Compact State or the state of employment is required. Graduate nurses must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory.

Mental and Physical Requirements

This role requires considerable mental focus and physical activity including lifting up to 35 lbs., standing, walking, and various movements such as pushing, pulling, and twisting. Frequent exposure to infectious and communicable diseases is expected, and occasional encounters with hostile individuals may occur.