Behavioral Health Charge Nurse - RN, Night Shift

Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Behavioral Health Charge Nurse for night shift. You will oversee nursing staff, coordinate patient care, and ensure regulatory compliance on the behavioral health unit.

The role requires an active California RN license, BLS, and supervisory experience. LPS certification and training are mandatory. This is a full-time, night-shift position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS upon hire and maintain.
• Previous supervisory experience, preferred.
• Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws, Practice Standards, interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavior health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral units.
• Receive/ maintain LPS Certification as deemed necessary.
• Must obtain approved training on LPS statuses and patient rights and successfully pass LPS Certification exam.
• Must have approved LPS certification prior to writing 5150 holds in designated Prime facilities.
• LPS Professionals: Must have experience in an inpatient mental health facility per County requirements.
• Patients Rights Education/ Competency required 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Communicate with the Department Director and House Supervisor about patient care events and risk management.
• Schedule staffing, assign duties, and evaluate staff performance.
• Monitor supplies, equipment, and par levels; coordinate orderliness and maintenance.
• Collaborate with other departments for smooth patient flow and admissions/discharges.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines and clinical pathways; adjust plans as needed for patient safety.
• Document care and ensure accurate charting and care plans.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Education

RN License

BLS certification

Supervisory experience

LPS Certification

BSN degree

Job description

Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Behavioral Health Charge Nurse for night shift. You will oversee nursing staff, coordinate patient care, and ensure regulatory compliance on the behavioral health unit.

The role requires an active California RN license, BLS, and supervisory experience. LPS certification and training are mandatory. This is a full-time, night-shift position with competitive pay and benefits.