Acute Psychiatric Nurse - Flexible Shifts & Growth

Montage Health; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Montage Health in Monterey, CA seeks an Acute Psychiatric Services Registered Nurse to plan, direct, assess and provide comprehensive nursing care for patients across age groups in acute psychiatric services. You will participate in consults, observation and adolescent programs, supporting a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes nursing assessments, medication administration, education, de-escalation, and ensuring safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• RN license issued by the State of California is required.
• Minimum of one year experience working with psychiatric patients as a registered nurse preferred.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Board Certification preferred.
• Complete mandatory 5150 training by Monterey County to obtain 5150 certification.
• Live Scan fingerprint clearance is a job requirement.
• Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, assess and provide nursing care for patients in acute psychiatric services.
• Administer medications and provide nursing education to patients and groups.
• Support milieu management and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Nursing care

Psychiatric nursing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Montage Health in Monterey, CA seeks an Acute Psychiatric Services Registered Nurse to plan, direct, assess and provide comprehensive nursing care for patients across age groups in acute psychiatric services. You will participate in consults, observation and adolescent programs, supporting a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes nursing assessments, medication administration, education, de-escalation, and ensuring safety and quality of care.