Registered Nurse-Per Diem

Ocean View Psychiatric Hospital; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility seeks a per diem Registered Nurse to provide high-quality inpatient psychiatric care in our Long Beach unit. The role involves comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include documenting care in EHR, responding to emergencies, and ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines. LPS training and appropriate credentials are required for ongoing eligibility in this hospital

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with an ADN or BSN.
• Active and unrestricted RN license issued by the State of California.
• 2 years of experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or related human-services setting preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, or other languages commonly spoken by the patient population preferred.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnoses and psychiatric medications.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive and focused physical assessment relative to presenting complaints about withdrawal and mental health status.
• Relates data to mental health staff to design appropriate medical treatment plans.
• Administers treatment and medications as prescribed and maintains documentation.
• Maintains patient records in EHR and monitors changes in health status.
• Responds to medical or psychiatric emergencies and performs CPR when needed.
• Complete required credentialing and regulatory training, including LPS.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Clinical assessment skills

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Crisis intervention knowledge

Education

ADN

BSN

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

We are proud to serve as a trusted resource for our community, providing high-quality mental health care with compassion and integrity. Our Long Beach facility currently operates as a 79-bed adult voluntary acute inpatient program, offering private rooms and individualized treatment delivered by a multidisciplinary team. We are dedicated to best practices and person-centered care, supporting each patient's journey toward stability and recovery. To promote continuity of care beyond inpatient treatment, we also offer Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs tailored to meet each individual's clinical needs. We are also actively expanding our services across Southern California, with our new San Bernardino campus expected to open later this year.

Department:

Psychiatric Adult Inpatient
Position Type: Per Diem

Schedule & Hours:

• Must work a minimum of four (4) 12-hour shifts per calendar month that includes a combination of weekdays and weekends.
• Reliability and flexibility for weekend rotations and holidays are required
• Shifts available are 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM and 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Note: Shifts are granted based on hospital census and unit staffing needs. Per diem staff are subject to cancellation first if patient volume is low.

Position Summary

Registered Nurses (RNs) at Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility play a vital role in delivering high-quality psychiatric care to our patients. Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and the Hospital Administrator, RNs provide both direct and indirect patient care using sound clinical judgment in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Core responsibilities include conducting comprehensive patient assessments, administering medications in accordance with safety protocols, coordinating interdisciplinary care, and supporting patients throughout their inpatient hospitalization. RNs are expected to plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans while ensuring compliance with facility policies, nursing standards, and applicable regulatory guidelines.

This role involves the performance of clinical procedures within scope and in coordination with medical providers. A strong commitment to patient-centered care, safety, and collaboration is essential for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. Performs comprehensive and focused physical assessment relative to presenting complaints about drug and/or alcohol withdrawal, and mental health status.
2. 2. Relates and interprets collected data and initial evaluations to mental health professional staff in the design of appropriate medical treatment plans for patients.
3. 3. Consistently applies preventative principles of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training and performs physical restraint protocols consistent with Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training when necessary.
4. 4. Administers treatment, drugs, and medicines as prescribed by physicians or standing protocol for basic and emergent medical and/or mental health conditions.
5. 5. Maintains accurate and concise patient documentation in the Electronic Health Record or paper charts; records, observes, identifies, interprets, documents, and reports changes in patient's condition; reviews patient records to keep informed of patient's health status.
6. 6. Responds to medical or psychiatric emergencies throughout the facility and takes appropriate action within standardized procedures and guidelines. Performs Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
7. 7. Becoming LPS designated is a requirement of this role. RNs must complete required LPS training, pass the certification exam, and maintain active designation status to assess patients for 5150 holds and determine continued hold criteria.
8. 8. Maintains all required credentials and completes additional regulatory requirements as directed by the facility, including but not limited to obtaining and maintaining an individual National Provider Identifier (NPI) and completing Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) training and certification, including successful completion of the LPS exam when eligible.
9. 9. Demonstrate understanding and compliance with Patients' Rights, LPS Statutes, and Seclusion and Restraint Protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of California
• 2 years of experience in a behavioral health, healthcare, or related human-services setting (role-specific equivalent acceptable) preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, or other languages commonly spoken by the patient population preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and competencies in behavioral health nursing, including familiarity with DSM-5 diagnoses and psychiatric medications (e.g., antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, antidepressants, anxiolytics)
• Knowledge of medical or psychiatric emergency procedures
• Ability to assess, monitor, and care for adult psychiatric patients in an inpatient setting
• Understanding of psychiatric regulations, HIPAA, patient rights, and applicable accreditation standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, Title 22)
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across disciplines and departments Demonstrated sound professional judgment; clinical judgment where applicable to licensure/role.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and standard keyboard functions for data entry and electronic documentation
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Prior experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems for documentation and coordination of care
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care principles and culturally responsive practices
• Leadership experience or demonstrated capacity to mentor others
• $2.00/hour shift differential for eligible NOC (overnight) shifts
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and advancement within the organization

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Independent body mobility to frequently stand, walk long distance corridors, descend and the ability to bend, stoop and sit for a prolonged time.
• May require significant strength and alertness in a crisis to apply non-violent crisis intervention to containment techniques, or to provide CPR.
• Ability to safely assist with the physical management, lifting, or repositioning of adult patients, including those who may be physically resistive or assaultive, potentially weighing 100 pounds or more, in accordance with facility safety protocols and training.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm, composed, and effective in high-stress or crisis situations.

Depending on assignment of position may be required to work in a locked unit with juveniles, formerly incarcerated, and individuals assigned to guardianship who have complex social, and psycho-social needs; may be assigned to evening or night shift, assigned to work weekends, and to work holidays as needed as Ocean View is a 24-hour, 7 day a week facility and coverage is essential; environment can be noisy and sporadically chaotic, and may be exposed to hostile patients and profanity.

Special Conditions

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting, background check clearance, and verification of required licenses, certifications, and education
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Ocean View does not provide visa sponsorship for certain roles unless otherwise specified
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts as needed, based on operational or patient care needs.
• Compliance with additional credentialing and regulatory requirements implemented by the facility, including obtaining an individual NPI and completing LPS training and certification, is a condition of continued employment in the RN role. These requirements are considered standard role expectations and do not result in changes to title or compensation.