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Job Announcement: Registered Nurse (RN) - Geriatric Psychiatric Unit
Location: Troy Regional Medical Center (TRMC), Southeastern Alabama
Experience the TRMC Difference
At Troy Regional Medical Center, our team enjoys a positive, nurturing environment that supports professional growth. With exceptional benefits, TRMC is one of the best places to work in southeastern Alabama. We'd like to invite you to explore how joining our team can advance your nursing career.
We seek a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Geriatric Psychiatric Unit. As an RN at TRMC, you will be responsible for caring for assigned patients and providing direction to others involved in patient care. You will focus on adult and geriatric patients, utilizing a patient-centered approach to deliver comprehensive nursing care. This role demands cooperation, flexibility, and resourcefulness when working with patients, families, physicians, and hospital personnel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing care to adult and geriatric patients based on assessed needs.
- Demonstrate a patient-centered approach using the six steps of the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and reevaluation).
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and protocols in all nursing activities.
- Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Geriatric Psychiatric Unit, collaborating with the Emergency Department and Med/Surg Unit as needed.
- Strive to provide remarkable service, promoting customer service initiatives to patients, visitors, and physicians.
Position Requirements:
- Current Alabama RN or LPN License required.
- BLS certification required within 30 days of hire (TRMC will assist with obtaining this if needed).
- ACLS certification preferred.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and make sound judgments.
- A professional, positive attitude with excellent customer service skills is essential.
- One to three years of psychiatric experience preferred but not required.
If you are looking for a rewarding role in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, join our team at TRMC. Help make a real difference in the lives of our patients and community while advancing your nursing career.
