RN Registered Nurse - Residential

Discovery Behavioral Health; Del Mar (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for its facility. The RN will provide primary care to patients, focusing on assessment and healthcare management. Responsibilities include patient consultations, monitoring quality indicators, and assisting in patient activities. Candidates should have a nursing degree and a current RN license. We celebrate diversity and encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply.

Benefits

401(k)

Healthcare benefits

Vacation and sick days

Employee referral program

Employee discounts

Continuing education programs

Weekly training opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license in California required.
• Minimum of 1 year RN experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical practices, laws, regulations, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Consult with physicians concerning patient evaluation.
• Examine patients and records to identify health issues.
• Perform administrative duties regarding assigned patients.

Skills

Patient assessment

Illness prevention

Health care management

Education

Nursing Degree from an accredited college

Job description

Company Description

Casa Palmera is a nationally recognized subacute residential treatment center in San Diego, California offering drug rehabilitation, treatment for alcohol addiction as well as treatment for mood disorders and anxiety and trauma disorders. Casa Palmera is staffed with a diverse team of psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists who work together to help each patient move forward within a caring community.

If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you’ve come to the right place. Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

CompensationRange: $45-55 hourly

Compensationwill be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience.

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing:

• 401(k)
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

Job Description

The RN provides primary care to patients under the medical direction and supervision of the patients’ attending physicians or the Executive Director, with an emphasis on assessment, illness prevention and health care management.

Responsibilities

• Consult with the physician(s) concerning patient evaluation and assist the Director of Nursing in planning and developing the nursing services to be performed for the patient.
• Examine the patient and their records/chart to distinguish between normal and abnormal findings in order to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional, or mental problems.
• Perform administrative duties regarding assigned patients, such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
• Monitor the facility’s QI, QM and survey reports. Assist in developing plans of action when potential problem areas are indicated.
• Provide written and/or oral reports on the status of patients as requested or directed by committees.
• Initiate requests for consultation or referral and respond to requests from the patient, physician or nursing staff.
• Assist with patient activities. When required, perform range of motion, assist in ambulation, and provide emotional support.
• Provide information to the patient and family members of prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve the general health and psychosocial status of the patient.

This is a full time position that will work 3 days a week, 7am-7:30pm, rotating schedule.

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website atcasapalmera.com

Qualifications

• Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university is required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse preffered
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to health care facilities.

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.

Additional Information

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.