Nurse Aide GeriPsych PRN

Description

Join Livingston Regional Hospital, a 114-bed, community hospital certified for sepsis care by the Joint Commission and accredited for chest pain by the American College of Cardiology. As part of the ScionHealth network, Livingston Regional proudly delivers quality care covering all aspects of healthcare, from 24-hour emergency services to inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative, a Level I neonatal nursery, a 16-bed gero-psych unit, and many other specialty services. Livingston serves a five-county area in central Tennessee and southern Kentucky. Grow your career where your work touches your neighbors.

Job Summary

The Nurse Aide/Tech - Psychiatric provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the psychiatric care unit nursing staff. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, providing personal care, monitoring patient behavior, and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. The position requires the ability to effectively communicate with patients, staff, and visitors while adhering to hospital policies and behavioral health standards.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct patient care to meet the psychosocial and physical needs of psychiatric patients
• Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients
• Monitors patient behavior, reports changes to the nursing staff, and documents observations
• Assists with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and toileting
• Transports patients to various departments for diagnostic tests or treatment
• Ensures patient rooms are clean, safe, and organized
• Maintains accurate records and documents patient care activities according to hospital policies
• Participates in patient treatment plans and therapeutic activities
• Observes for environmental safety risks, including suicide prevention and infection control measures
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the care team to foster a positive environment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and behavioral management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage stressful situations and respond appropriately to behavioral crises
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety protocols
• Ability to lift and move patients and equipment as required
• Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and a commitment to patient care

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required

License/Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required per facility policy
• Crisis Management/De-escalation Training required per facility policy
• Blood Glucose Monitoring Training required per facility policy

Experience

• Experience in a psychiatric care unit or behavioral health setting preferred