RN Psych Acute

Community Hospital San Bernardino; United States; Presencial; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is seeking an experienced RN to join the Psychiatric Acute team. You will assess adult patients in crisis, administer medications, and coordinate evidence-based care to promote safe recovery and transition back to daily life.

Responsibilities include conducting crisis interventions, risk assessments, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care. On-site opportunity in San Bernardino, CA.

Qualificações

• 1 year of RN experience required; new graduates are not eligible.
• Current California RN License is required.
• AHA-BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is required.
• AHA-ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification is required.

Responsabilidades

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments and contribute to individualized care plans for adult patients.
• Administer medications for psychiatric conditions and monitor for adverse effects.
• Identify and respond to safety risks, including crisis intervention techniques.
• Lead or support group therapies and psychoeducational activities for patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and therapists to coordinate care and document progress.

Conhecimentos

RN Experience

Formação académica

California RN License

BLS (AHA) Certification

ACLS (AHA) Certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 343-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 75,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, maternity care and pediatrics, and behavioral health and long-term subacute care for adults and children.

Additionally, Community Hospital of San Bernardino has been recognized with the gold seal of approval by the Joint Commission, as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and rated five stars for Children's Subacute Center by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In 2025, we were voted Best Hospital by Inland Empire Magazine.

Community Hospital of San Bernardino shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation's largest health care systems, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our RN Psych Acute, you will help adult patients facing mental health crises receive comprehensive and compassionate care so they can safely recover, manage their conditions, and transition back to their lives.

Everyday you will assess mental states, administer medications, and run crisis interventions. You will be expected to collaborate on comprehensive screenings, conduct critical risk assessments, provide vital preventative health education, and expertly coordinate care for diverse patient populations, leveraging technology to streamline processes.

To be successful in this role, you must combine robust clinical knowledge in adult psychiatry, technological proficiency, genuine compassion, strong communication skills, and an adaptable approach to learning and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment & Care Planning: Complete timely admissions, shift assessments, and discharge assessments, identifying psycho-social, spiritual, cultural, and learning needs, and developing individualized care plans for adult psychiatric patients.
• Medication Administration & Monitoring: Administer medications for conditions like depression or schizophrenia, carefully monitoring for side effects and effectiveness, and documenting all related actions.
• Crisis Intervention & Patient Safety: Proactively identify and address potential patient problems, including life-threatening situations and danger signs (e.g., self-harm, aggression), implementing de-escalation techniques and crisis interventions to ensure patient safety.
• Therapeutic Support & Group Activities: Lead or assist with group therapy sessions and coping-skill activities, helping patients develop strategies for managing their mental health.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Documentation: Work closely with doctors, social workers, and therapists to establish treatment goals and ensure continuity of care, meticulously documenting all care provided and patient progress in medical charts.
• Patient/Family Education & Discharge Planning: Provide preventative health education, instruct patients and families about illness management and treatment, and help plan safe discharge processes, including connecting patients with outside support.

Job Requirements

Required

• 1 year of RN Experience required; new graduates are not eligible.
• Current California RN License
• AHA-BLS (American Heart Association - Basic Life Support)
• AHA-ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)