This position provides on-site clinical oversight for Per Diem Clinical Nurse II’s, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians, unlicensed assistive personnel, and Registry Staff. This position competently assumes charge in the absence of a Clinical Nurse III.
The Nurse works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team including staff MDs, Resident Doctors, Social Worker, unit Rehab Therapists, the unit Clerk, Hospital Assistants, and the Registration Coordinator. Nursing care is provided primarily on the Inpatient Unit, but the Nurse interacts with other Intensive Service programs at LPPH&C such as Partial Hospitalization Program, Intake, Utilization Management, Consult Liaison Service, and UCSF Medical Center personnel for patient referrals, patient care, admissions, etc.
The position requires the ability to function competently and professionally while under pressure. The Nurse must be skilled in crisis management and de-escalation.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
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Please note: The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide, however a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% - 120% of the established mid-point. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.
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Department Description
Required Qualifications
- Active Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training within 6 months of hire
- Minimum 1 year of recent Inpatient Psychiatric nursing experience required.
- Lifting more than 50lbs, bending, twisting. (Not a sedentary position.)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability.
- A preliminary job offer, and assignment may be extended pending successful background clearance.
- Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance in the duties assigned to the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active Crisis Prevention Institute(CPI) training
- Experience with electronic health record in healthcare setting.
- Knowledge of California Mental Health Holds (LPS).
- BSN
License/Certification
- Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
- Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
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