Registered Nurse (Rn), Behavioral Health Unit/Med-Surg **New Grads Welcome!

Administers direct patient care to adult patients (age 18 and over) in accordance with the hospital's philosophy and objectives. Is an integral component of the multidisciplinary team and is actively involved in the therapeutic milieu. Serves in supervising work assignments of all LVNs, LPTs and Mental Health Workers. Demonstrates clinical competence in the provision of nursing care specific to adult patients and understands and utilizes the growth/development stages of adults.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

New Grads are welcome to apply!!***

0-1 year experience working in an acute inpatient setting or one-year experience with mentally ill population preferred. Must possess a current BLS and AB508 certification with updates annually. Must possess speed, consistency and accuracy in tasks, meeting precise tolerances and standards. Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work environment, performing a variety of changing tasks. Strong interpersonal skills sufficient to work closely with others on a team. Be able to sustain concentration and prolonged commitment to tasks. Display a high level of cognitive, interpretive or judgment skills. Ability to influence others, plan, negotiate, direct, control or monitor others’ activities. Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be able to express creativity through writing. Must be able to work alone effectively under stress in certain situations.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Registered Nurse with current California license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The position requires pushing, pulling, and lifting materials not exceeding 50 pounds. Any workload exceeding 50 pounds will require assistance. Requires grasping, writing, standing, reaching, sitting, lifting, squatting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with employees, physicians, visitors and patients. Must have the ability to hear warning horns or sirens. Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and far visions. Requires manual and finger dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Most work tasks are performed indoors. This position requires one to work varying schedules and in varying units to meet the shifting needs of the hospital. Temperature is moderate and controlled by the hospital’s environmental systems. There may be exposure to communicable diseases. There may be exposure to some potentially toxic substances, such as medication and cleaning agents. Frequent contact with employees, physicians, visitors and patients.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Acute care

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation to get you to work?

License/Certification:

• NCLEX license and NOT on probation. (Required)

Work Location: In person