Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates with shift

Referral Bonus

Excellent training program

Free Parking

Job summary

San Jose Behavioral Health in San Jose, CA is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our inpatient nursing team. You will provide professional nursing care, coordinate with physicians, document care and participate in treatment planning to support patient safety and recovery.

Available shifts include part-time and full-time evening and night options; competitive hourly rates with shift differentials, and comprehensive training. Join us to make a difference every day.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients with a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude to foster a supportive and therapeutic environment.
• 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.
• Administer medications and document 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 and effective communication.

Skills

Nursing experience

CPR and de-escalation

Education

RN license

Nursing degree

Job description

Overview

San Jose Behavioral Health | San Jose, CA | Registered Nurse

We are looking to hire dedicated and compassionate RNs to join our nursing team.

San Jose Behavioral Health is a 133 bed inpatient mental health facility in Northern California. 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
• Excellent training program
• Free Parking

Available Shifts and Hours

• Part-Time | Friday- Monday | Evening shift (3p - 11:30p)
• Full-Time | Tuesday - Saturday | Evening shift (3p - 11:30p)
• Full-Time | Sunday - Thursday | Night shift (11p - 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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