RN GeriPsych PRN Days
Company: Kindred Healthcare
Role summary
RN GeriPsych PRN Days is a role at Kindred Healthcare in Livingston, Tennessee, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-04. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- RN GeriPsych PRN Days
- Company
- Kindred Healthcare
- Location
- Livingston, Tennessee, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-09-04
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join a leading healthcare provider, offering a flexible PRN schedule with day shifts. It's a great way to gain valuable experience in geropsychiatric care without needing a college degree, making it accessible for many.
Job 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 Registered Nurse–Psychiatric provides direct and indirect patient care within a behavioral health setting. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating psychiatric nursing care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The role includes coordination of treatment plans, medication administration, and support within the therapeutic milieu, promoting patient safety and recovery.
Essential Functions
Performs psychiatric assessments and formulates individualized care plans
Monitors patient condition, evaluates responses to care, and updates treatment plans
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, including psychotropics
Assists patients with activities of daily living and therapeutic routines
Participates in therapeutic interventions including group, family, or individual sessions
Provides patient and family education related to treatment plans, medications, and coping strategies
Coordinates patient care with interdisciplinary team and supports discharge planning
Engages in crisis intervention and behavioral de-escalation as needed
Documents all assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely
Maintains confidentiality and fosters a safe, therapeutic environment
Participates in staff training and orientation; acts as a role model for trauma-informed care
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills
Proficient in behavioral health nursing principles, de-escalation techniques, and therapeutic communication
Ability to work in a fast-paced, emotionally dynamic environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in EMR and familiarity with behavioral health documentation standards
Ability to collaborate across disciplines and advocate for patient needs
Sensitivity to diverse cultural, religious, and psychosocial factors influencing care
Physical and mental capacity to handle psychiatric emergencies and extended periods of activity
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferred
Licenses/Certifications
Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice or Compact State RN license
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame specified in facility policy
Handle With Care (HWC) or CPI certification required within time frame specified in facility policy
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred
Experience
Six months of RN experience in a direct patient care setting preferred
Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric nursing strongly preferred