(RN) Registered Nurse - Outpatient Psychiatry - 126720

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the expanding outpatient Psychiatry service in La Jolla. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in psychiatric nursing, with a focus on outpatient care, and hold a valid nursing license in the state. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are crucial, enabling effective interaction with patients, families, and colleagues. Additionally, a deep understanding of mental health disorders, medications, and therapeutic techniques, along with a commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on advancements in psychiatric care, will be fundamental in delivering high-quality and holistic care to our diverse patient population.

As a vital member of our psychiatry team, the RN will be responsible for physician in basket management in line with scope of practice, responding to symptom escalations and triage calls of patients, monitoring and administration of medications, assisting in safe medication practices, and provide crisis intervention using empathetic listening and compassion for patients, and other duties that fall within the RN scope of practice. The position reports up to the Manager of Outpatient Psychiatry Services. Required travel between UCSD sites, including Hillcrest and Rancho Bernardo.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.

• RN License issued by the State of California.

• BART or BLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Minimum two (2) years RN experience in an ambulatory setting.

• BSN.
• One year working with psychiatric population.
• Experience with interventional psychiatric treatments (i.e., ketamine and electroconvulsive therapy).
• Experience with EPIC, EMR.
• Previous UCSD Experience.
• Bilingual in both Spanish and English.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII/CNIV level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.

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UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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