Inpatient Psychiatric RN — Evening or NOC Shift

Universal Health Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Education assistance

Job summary

Heritage Oaks Hospital, part of the Universal Health Services family, is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Registered Nurse to join our inpatient behavioral health team in Sacramento. You will deliver patient-centered psychiatric nursing care across adolescents to seniors, with emphasis on safety, assessment, and individualized care plans.

Expect a collaborative environment, traumatic-crisis support, and opportunities for professional development within UHS.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• Current California RN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Handle with Care (HWC) training completed within 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of medication-administration and developmental-competency exams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental rounds and safety checks.
• Identify changes in patient condition and intervene promptly.
• Implement evidence-based nursing interventions including de-escalation and crisis intervention.
• Respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies, including code responses.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu and document progress.
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Assessment

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic communication

Milieu management

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

CPR certification

Handle with Care training

Job description

Heritage Oaks Hospital, part of the Universal Health Services family, is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Registered Nurse to join our inpatient behavioral health team in Sacramento. You will deliver patient-centered psychiatric nursing care across adolescents to seniors, with emphasis on safety, assessment, and individualized care plans.

Expect a collaborative environment, traumatic-crisis support, and opportunities for professional development within UHS.