RN Geriatric Psych Half-Time

Mon‑Fri 8:30am‑2:00pm (Minimum 20 hours per week) Scope of Responsibility The Geriatric Psychiatric RN is responsible for administering care in compliance with state and federal regulations and reports directly to the Director of Outpatient Behavioral Healthcare. Education Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing Training and Experience Current licensure with the Texas Board of Nursing American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider within six months of employment Minimum one year of previous healthcare experience preferred Health and Background Requirements Employment contingent upon successful completion of: Immunization Records Physical Demands Sitting – Frequently Stationary Standing – Frequently Walking – Frequently Ability to be mobile – Continually Crouching (bend at knees) – Occasionally Stooping (bend at waist) – Occasionally Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – Rarely Climbing – Rarely Balancing – Occasionally Reaching overhead – Occasionally Reaching extension – Occasionally Pushing/Pulling – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs.) – Occasionally Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs.) – Occasionally Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – Continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – Continually Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) – Continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors – N/A Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – N/A Risk of electrical shock – Rarely Risk of Radiation – N/A Fumes or Airborne Particles – N/A Chemicals – N/A Moving Mechanical Parts – N/A Noise Level – Occasionally Weather Conditions – Occasionally Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks) – Occasionally Respirator Fit Testing Required – Not Applicable Age of Patient Populations Served Children 6–12 years Adolescents 13–18 years Adults 19–70 years Geriatrics 70+ Qualifications Required: High School or better. Preferred: Associate’s or better in Nursing or related field. Bachelor’s or better in Nursing or related field. Licenses & Certifications Required: Basic Life Support, Registered Nurse. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Guadalupe Regional Medical Center