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This is a position working in a behavioral health care hospital. To deliver quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients who present for a behavioral health assessment or are hospitalized for treatment of psychiatric or emotional disorders; to serve actively and constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, supporting the organization philosophy of care; to ensure the safety and well-being of each patient.
*This position is Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Schedule:
Monday to Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
*Pay Range: $50/hr. to $67/hr.
Responsibilities:
Conduct medical screens for all patients who present for Intake
Determine if the patients are medically stable and can be treated safely on-site. Must be able to identify neurological deficits and level of consciousness
Conduct vital signs, breathalyzer, O2 saturation levels, and glucometer levels
Calculate and interpret BMI
Competent in assessment of communicable disease exposure, risk, and interventions
Complete a pain assessment. Understanding of general and psychiatric medications
Demonstrate understanding of EMTALA regulations and implementation
Able to evaluate for emergency medical conditions and competent in assessing when stabilizing treatment is necessary
Able to perform appropriate transfers to other facilities, including identification of risks and benefits of a transfer out
Review of labs and medical histories of patients in medical facilities to determine medical appropriateness for admission
Understanding of medical exclusion criteria and how to assess for conditions that are not medically appropriate for admission
Able to perform case consultations with other RNs and physicians to determine medical appropriateness
Ability to assess for substance intoxication and withdrawal symptoms. Assess for behavioral health symptomatology
Conduct case consultations with physicians to determine the level of care for patients presenting for treatment
Assess patients for self-harm/suicide risk and consult with a physician to determine appropriate monitoring levels for inpatient admissions
Able to manage patients at risk of self-harm or harm to others while in Intake
Complete risk assessments for AWOL, danger to others, sexual acting out behavior, and vulnerability
Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnoses
Skills:
Demonstrates sound leadership skills and utilizes these skills in organizing the activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks of the patient for a given shift
Record of consistently high quality of clinical and interpersonal skills to be an exemplary role model to others
Displays basic knowledge of treatment procedures, interventions common to acute psychotic as well as to non-violent crises intervention practice
Basic knowledge of abnormal psychology as typically found in the general psychiatric population; application of this knowledge to patient nursing care; basic knowledge of medical terminology especially those terms associated with psychiatric care
Through familiarity of Psychopharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with the psychiatric population
Basic teaching and training skills helpful; problem-solving; organizational and time management
Crisis intervention skills; written and oral communication skills; skills in facilitating and/or co-facilitating process orientated and didactic groups
Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships in a variety of clinical and support team members; empathy for patients and their families; skills in maintaining information as highly confidential
Requirements
Valid California Registered Nurse License
Psychiatric experience (1 year preferred)
Current BLS for Healthcare providers
Covid-19 Precautions:
Covid-19 Vaccination
Benefits
We are offering a 3K Sign-On Bonus for Full Time RNs
401K Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Pet Insurance
Healthcare Spending Account & Dependent Care Spending Account
Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
PTO Plan with Vacation Premium Pay
PTO Cash Out option
Sick Pay
Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
ID Theft Protection
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Discount Opportunities
RN Referral Program