Located in Southern California, Eisenhower Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital seeking experienced Geropsychiatric Nurses. Please visit Careers.EMC.org to learn more information and apply.
Geropsychiatric Nurses must meet the following job requirements:-California RN licensure -Current American Heart Association BLS-1 year experience in acute hospital setting -Ability to work with patients with psychiatric diagnosis, co morbid medical disorders and conduct accurate needs assessmentGeropsychiatric Nurse responsibilities include:-Possesses and demonstrates the ability to assess Gero-psych patients using the nursing process-Develops a Plan of Care that is consistent with the needs appropriate to the age of the patient-Independently sets priorities and implements nursing activities in an accurate, safe, and timely manner-Delegates activities appropriately to other team members-Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of nursing and medical interventions-Formulates, implements and documents an individual teaching plan for each patient-Provides patient care in a cost effective, high quality manner-Reports to the Clinical Director of Geropsychiatric Nursing ServiceEisenhower is proud to offer:-Up to $10,000 relocation assistance-Competitive compensation-A generous benefits package and matched retirement plan-Health and wellness programsAbout Eisenhower Medical Center:Near Palm Springs, California, our vibrant community offers an enviable lifestyle including affordable housing, minimal traffic, world-class dining and shopping, and year round recreational activities. Additionally, Eisenhower Medical Center is less than two hours away from sandy beaches and mountain resorts.At Eisenhower Medical Center, we offer a progressive environment with an emphasis on individual growth and advanced medical practices seldom seen in other hospitals. As a not-for-profit and comprehensive health care institution located in Southern California, we are the proud recipient of the 2009 Distinguished Hospital award for Excellence by HealthGrades and the 2010 Gallup Great Workplace award.Located on 130 acres in Rancho Mirage, we offer our community a 313-bed hospital with construction underway of the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Pavilion that will expand Eisenhower to nearly 500 beds. We also have a multitude of specialty centers including the Betty Ford Center at Eisenhower, the Barbara Sinatra Childrens Center at Eisenhower and the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower. Eisenhower is renowned for its Centers of Excellence in Orthopedics, ranked #1 in California for Joint Replacement three years in a row (2008, 2009 & 2010) by HealthGrades, as well as its Centers of Excellence in Cardiovascular, Neuroscience and Oncology. Eisenhower fosters a respectful, supportive and friendly work environment.