Psychiatric RN — Flexible Scheduling & Growth

Acadia Healthcare; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus

Flexible Schedules

Free Parking

Excellent training program

Competitive hourly rates

Job summary

San Jose Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care, coordinate treatment plans, and maintain accurate records for patients in a 133-bed inpatient setting. The role emphasizes empathy, patient safety, and collaboration with the leadership team.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, documenting care, administering medications, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about conditions.
• Provide nursing care within state Nurse Practice Act regulations and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are transcribed legibly and followed.
• Monitor patient status and document changes.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status or emergencies.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately.
• Demonstrate professional rapport and boundary setting with patients.
• Coordinate unit activities as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically with patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Assessment of patients

Medication administration

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Graduate from accredited school of nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

San Jose Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care, coordinate treatment plans, and maintain accurate records for patients in a 133-bed inpatient setting. The role emphasizes empathy, patient safety, and collaboration with the leadership team.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, documenting care, administering medications, and educating patients and families.