Registered Nurse - Acute Psychiatric Services (per diem) Job Listing at Montage Health in Monterey, CA (Job ID 28543984)

Description

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Job Description:

The acute psychiatric services registered nurse is responsible and accountable for planning,
directing, assessing and providing nursing care for patients seeking and receiving acute
psychiatric services. The registered nurse will support the care of psychiatric patients of all ages
including children, adolescents, and adults through the care continuum of psychiatric clinical
programs including but not limited to psychiatric consult, psychiatric observation, as well as
adolescent residential program.

The role includes performing nursing assessments, providing medication and nursing education
on an individual or group basis, administering medications, supporting milieu management and
participating in collaborative coordination of care. The registered nurse demonstrates ability to
communicate therapeutically and establish rapport with patients and their support persons. The
registered nurse will demonstrate knowledge and skill in the management of aggression, using
verbal de-escalation techniques and least restrictive interventions appropriately. The registered
nurse demonstrates knowledge of mental health law, including documentation requirements and
patients' legal rights.

The registered nurse will provide clinical guidance and support for new hires, students, nursing
assistants and behavioral health technicians. The registered nurse will assume relief charge
nurse duty as oriented and assigned. The acute psychiatric services registered nurse reports to
the Assistant Director of Acute Psychiatric Services. Additional clinical and quality feedback will
be provided by the Behavioral Health Nurse Director, Behavioral Health and Ohana Medical
Directors, and Ohana Director of Clinical Services.

Important dimensions of this position include commitment to continuous learning, innovation,
professionalism, and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Must have strong
interpersonal skills, flexibility, curiosity, prioritization of safety and quality of care. Must have a
broad range of nursing knowledge.

Experience
Minimum of one year experience working with psychiatric patients as a registered nurse
preferred.

Education
Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment of
patients requiring the applicable skill and must complete and pass all annual competencies.

Licensure/Certifications
State of California RN license required. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS
required. ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Board Certification preferred. Will complete
mandatory 5150 training by Monterey County to obtain 5150 certification. Will complete
organization approved de-escalation training. Live Scan fingerprint clearance required by the
Department of Healthcare Services is a job requirement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Assigned Work Hours:

Varied.

Position Type:

Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience):

to

The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.

Hourly Night Shift Differential: $8.00