Registered Nurse (RN)

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at Westpark Springs, your primary responsibilities will include delivering quality general and psychiatric nursing care, coordinating treatment plans, and ensuring medical orders are accurately followed. You will act as a patient advocate, ensuring that every individual receives the support and attention they need throughout their recovery process.

To qualify for the Registered Nurse (RN) position at Westpark Springs, candidates must graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing training and hold a current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing. Additionally, CPR Certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) must be completed within the first 30 days of employment.

While it is not mandatory, previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility is preferred for the Registered Nurse (RN) role at Westpark Springs. Experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients can greatly enhance your application and performance in this position.

Registered Nurses (RNs) at Westpark Springs enjoy a range of benefits, including competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, healthy staffing levels, and opportunities for career growth. We also offer innovative benefits like UKG Wallet, providing you with access to your earnings on your own schedule.

Westpark Springs is committed to supporting the career growth of its Registered Nurses (RNs). We provide a collaborative work environment along with numerous opportunities for continuing education and professional development, helping you expand your skill set and advance your nursing career.

When answering this question, think about your personal journey and motivations. Share specific experiences that ignited your passion for nursing, emphasizing how your personal values align with providing compassionate care.

Be prepared to discuss any past experiences working with psychiatric patients, including specific techniques you used to support their recovery. Highlight your communication skills and methods for establishing rapport with patients to promote trust.

Explain your time management strategies, focusing on how you assess incoming tasks, prioritize based on patient needs, and maintain a focus on the highest-priority items to ensure safety and quality of care.

Discuss your approach to patient advocacy, focusing on the importance of listening to patients, understanding their needs, and ensuring their involvement in treatment planning. Provide examples of how you've successfully defended patient interests in the past.

Describe your conflict resolution process, emphasizing the importance of open communication. Discuss any specific examples where you successfully navigated disagreements to maintain a positive team dynamic and patient care.

Share your familiarity with treatment planning processes, detailing your experience in assessments, family motivations, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement effective care strategies.

Explain your techniques for engaging patients and families, including regular communication, education, and setting collaborative goals. Emphasize how you believe family involvement can enhance recovery outcomes.

Be honest about the challenges, such as emotional fatigue or managing complex cases. However, highlight how you cope with these challenges through self-care or support systems and how they have helped you become a better nurse.

Discuss your commitment to professional development, including attending workshops, reading journals, or participating in online courses. Mention any specific topics you've pursued to enhance your skills in psychiatric nursing.

Research Westpark Springs' mission and values ahead of time. Talk about your alignment with their goals, particularly in behavioral health services, and how you would be excited to contribute to their mission of improving community health.