Behavioral Health RN - 12-Hour Shifts, Weekend Availability

Coast Plaza Doctors Hospital; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Plaza Doctors Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for full-time, with 3 shifts per week and weekend availability in Norwalk, CA. The role focuses on safe, therapeutic care for adult and elderly behavioral health patients, using nursing processes and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Applicants should have at least 1 year of acute psychiatric inpatient experience and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in acute psychiatric inpatient setting.
• Knowledge of the principles of psychiatric nursing.
• Ability to work under moderate stress.
• Handle difficult situations discreetly and professionally.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Prioritize tasks and assignments.
• Strong critical thinking, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate with team leaders.
• BSN preferred; RN licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to adult and elderly behavioral health patients.
• Manages care using the nursing process in collaboration with the health team.
• Coordinates patient care and documents plans per standards.
• Attends weekly multidisciplinary meetings to update master treatment plan.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Patient care

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Coast Plaza Doctors Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for full-time, with 3 shifts per week and weekend availability in Norwalk, CA. The role focuses on safe, therapeutic care for adult and elderly behavioral health patients, using nursing processes and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Applicants should have at least 1 year of acute psychiatric inpatient experience and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.