RN Behavioral Health

Dignity Health; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 190,005,000 - 246,454,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health in Stockton, California is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care for patients with mental health and behavioral health needs. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, administer meds, and educate patients and families in a busy behavioral health setting.

The role requires strong clinical and communication skills, a patient-centered approach, and commitment to ongoing learning and professional development in a

Qualifications

• Minimum six months experience in psychiatric and/or chemical dependency nursing acute care.
• Active California RN license.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Administer medications and perform treatments.
• Educate patients and families.
• Maintain privacy and modesty; obtain consent.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

Patient-centered care

Education

RN license (California)

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Behavioral Health Registered Nurse, you will help patients experiencing mental health and behavioral health challenges receive compassionate, evidence-based care so they can achieve stability, healing, and improved well-being.

Every day you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, administering medications, performing treatments, and educating patients and families.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong clinical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, a compassionate and patient-centered approach, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

• Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.

• Identifies self by name and title to patient/family.

• Determines presence/type of Advanced Directive.

• Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified.

• Understands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee.

• Establishes presence of consent prior to treatment/procedures.

Job Requirements

Required

• A minimum of six (6) months recent experience in an Psychiatric and/or Chemical Dependency Nursing Acute Care Facility

• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of California

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1974, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center is a 35-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 3,000 patients annually, the center offers a full complement of services including behavioral evaluations, a chemical recovery program, and inpatient services. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is the only psychiatric and substance abuse hospital in the area.

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Pay Range

$66.31 - $86.01 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.