RN Geriatric Psych Half-Time
Mon-Fri 8:30a-2p (Minimum 20 hours per week)
APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT ENTIRELY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW PROCESS
Scope of Responsibility
The Geriatric Psych RN is also responsible for administering care in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Responsible to the Director of Outpatient Behavioral Healthcare
Education
Associates Degree Nurse or Bachelors of Science Nursing Degree
Training and Experience
Current licensure with the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners
Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider within 6 months of employment
Minimum 1 year of previous healthcare experience preferred
Health and Background Requirements Employment contingent upon successful completion of:
Background Check
Lab Work
Immunization Records
Physical
Sitting – Frequently
Stationary Standing – Frequently
Walking – Frequently
Ability to be mobile – Continually
Crouching (bend at knees) – Occasionally
Kneeling/Crawling – Rarely
Stooping (bend at waist) – Occasionally
Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – Rarely
Turn/Pivot – Rarely
Climbing – Rarely
Balancing – Occasionally
Reaching overhead – Occasionally
Reaching extension – Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs.) - Occasionally
Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs.) - Occasionally
Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – Continually
Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – Continually
Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) – Continually
Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors – n/a
Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – n/a
Environment
Risk of electrical shock – Rarely
Risk of Radiation – n/a
Fumes or Airborne Particles – n/a
Chemicals – n/a
Moving Mechanical Parts – n/a
Noise Level – Occasionally
Weather Conditions – Occasionally
Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks)
Occasionally
Respirator Fit Testing Required
Not Applicable
Age of Patient Populations Served
Children 6 – 12 years
Adolescents 13 – 18 years
Adults 19 – 70 years
Geriatrics 70+
Qualifications
Education
High School or better.
Associates or better in Nursing or related field.
Bachelors or better in Nursing or related field.
Licenses & Certifications
Basic Life Support
Registered Nurse
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