Registered Nurse

General

Summary:



The Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and provides nursing care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing process to facilitate the patient's progression toward optimal health. The RN provides, directs and guides patient/family teaching and discharge planning to prepare the patient for self, home or further professional care. The RN is active in department activities, transdisciplinary team activities, and East End activities to ensure individualized, patient-centered health care for all patient populations admitted to East End Behavioral Health Hospital.

Patient Population: Delivers direct patient care appropriate to the patients served. The ages of the patients served are adult (18-65 years of age) and geriatric (65 and older).

Requirements

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Experience:

Six to twelve months of experience in a clinical setting preferred. New grads considered.

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Education:

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

• Licensure/Certification:
Current RN license in state where currently practicing. Current BLS certification.