Geriatric Psych Nurse

4 days ago


Lexington, Kentucky, United States University of Kentucky Full time

Job Summary

Allen 2 is a 28-bed co-ed geriatric psych unit located at Eastern State Hospital. This environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient-centered care
  • Delivering direct patient care
  • Ensuring patient satisfaction
  • Training and delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistant)
  • Adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

  • Knowledge of Maslow's eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon's Functional Health Patterns Frame Work as well as Swanson's Caring model
  • Superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills
  • Basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet
  • Ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner with patients and their families, co-workers and physicians
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skill

Requirements

  • BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

About the Role

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


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