Acute Psychiatric RN: Crisis Care & Recovery Leader

Dignity Health; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health – Community Hospital of San Bernardino is seeking an RN Psych Acute to provide compassionate care for adults facing mental health crises. You will assess, administer medications, and coordinate care to help patients recover and transition home.

Responsibilities include comprehensive psychiatric assessments, crisis interventions, group therapy support, and education for patients and families. This is an on-site role with competitive hourly pay in California.

Qualifications

• One year of RN experience required.
• Active RN license in the state of California.
• BLS American Heart Association certification.
• ACLS American Heart Association certification.
• Graduate of an accredited RN program.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment & Care Planning: admissions, shift and discharge assessments with individualized plans.
• Medication Administration & Monitoring: administers meds, monitors side effects and effectiveness.
• Crisis Intervention & Patient Safety: de-escalation and crisis interventions to ensure safety.
• Therapeutic Support & Group Activities: lead or assist with groups and coping skills.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Documentation: coordinate with doctors, social workers, and therapists; document care.
• Patient/Family Education & Discharge Planning: educate on illness management and safe discharge planning.

Education

California RN license

BLS certification (AHA)

ACLS certification (AHA)

Graduate of accredited RN program

Job description

Dignity Health – Community Hospital of San Bernardino is seeking an RN Psych Acute to provide compassionate care for adults facing mental health crises. You will assess, administer medications, and coordinate care to help patients recover and transition home.

Responsibilities include comprehensive psychiatric assessments, crisis interventions, group therapy support, and education for patients and families. This is an on-site role with competitive hourly pay in California.