Registered Nurse

Acadia Healthcare; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Bayside Marin Treatment Center in San Rafael, CA is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse (RN) for night shifts (12-hour shifts). The role offers a flexible schedule with pay at $52-$58 per hour.

The RN will assess and coordinate care for patients, develop nursing care plans, maintain medical records, administer medications, and support patients through the recovery journey at this 36-bed residential addiction treatment center recognized for excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in the state of employment.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral or substance use care preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families.
• Provide nursing care within state scope and facility policies.
• Administer medications per orders and document counts.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately.
• Coordinate unit activities and communicate professionally with staff.
• Demonstrate therapeutic rapport while maintaining boundaries.

Skills

Psychiatric/behavioral health exp

Nursing care & documentation

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Education

Graduated from accredited school of nursing

Current RN license

Job description

Overview

PRN Registered Nurse (RN) | Nights (12-Hour Shifts)

Bayside Marin Treatment Center | San Rafael, CA$52-$58/hour

Make an impact while enjoying the flexibility of a PRN schedule.

Join Bayside Marin, a 36-bed residential addiction treatment center recognized by Newsweek as one of California's Best Addiction Treatment Centers for 2026.

If you're passionate about helping patients on their recovery journey, we'd love to connect with you.

Responsibilities

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) 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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