RN - Geri-Psych Behavioral Health
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing
About Us
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital
- Celebrating 90 years + of caring for our community and surrounding communities. Our outstanding team combines compassion and kindness with the latest technology and advanced treatments to deliver care.
Services Include
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Cardiac Services, Fast Track, ICU, Emergency Room, Incontinence Therapy, Medical Imaging, Nutrition Services, Physical rehabilitation, Stroke Action Plan and Surgery.
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Geriatric Behavioral Health provides comprehensive direct and indirect nursing care to patients in the Geriatric Psychiatry unit. This role is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient-centered care that addresses psychosocial, physical, and emotional needs. The RN collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to promote patient safety, therapeutic outcomes, crisis stabilization, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Provide therapeutic nursing care, education, and crisis intervention
- Monitor patients with cognitive, emotional, and behavioral disorders
- Respond to and manage crisis situations using de-escalation techniques
- Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, hospital policies, and regulatory standards
- Support patient safety, quality improvement initiatives, and team collaboration
- Mentor and support nursing assistants and new staff
Entry level
Employment TypeFull-time
Job FunctionHealth Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
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