Registered Nurse

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

Overview

San Jose Behavioral Health is a 133 bed inpatient mental health facility in Northern California. Stop by and meet our an amazing leadership team, who are engaged with our staff and our patients recovery. Growth opportunities are available and encouraged! Join a team of like-minded individuals who believe in providing compassionate and quality care. We offer employee recognition and incentive events to promote safety, healthy habits, and recognize commitment and hard work from our staff.

Conveniently located in the heart of San Jose the hospital is easily accessible to residents in Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and Alameda County. The Hospital campus is situated amid gently rolling hills and features serene views of beautiful natural surroundings.

Come join the nursing team at San Jose Behavioral Health and Make A Difference every day!

• COMPETITIVE HOURLY RATES
• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING AVAILABLE
• ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD SYSTEMS (EHR)

SJBH hourly range = $60.00 - $69.97/ hour

Current benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rates with shift differentials up to ($9 /hr)
• Referral Bonus
• Flexible Schedules
• Excellent training program
• Free Parking

Available Shifts and Hours

• Part-Time (Fri - Mon schedule) 3:00p - 11:30p
• Float-Break Nurse (Tues - Sat schedule) 5:00p - 1:30a
• Full-Time (Tues - Sat schedule) 7:00a - 3:30p
• Full-Time (Sun - Thurs schedule) 11:00p - 7:30a

COMPENSATIONCompensation for roles at San Jose Behavioral Health varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, San Jose Behavioral Health provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients with a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude to foster a supportive and therapeutic environment. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Responsibilities

REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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 various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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