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Sutter Health Registered Nurse, Center for Psychiatry in Sacramento, California
Organization:
SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry
Position Overview:
The Registered Nurse in the Mental Health setting manages the patient/family experience through utilization of critical thinking, teamwork, effective communication, and nursing judgment/knowledge/skills.
Job Description :
EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Bachelor's: BS preferred
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
RN-Registered Nurse of California
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
CNPSY-Certified Mental Health and Psych RN
EXPERIENCE
- 6 mos-2 years acute mental health psychiatric RN experience preferred
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Must have demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills and effective English written and communication skills.
Independently practices and prioritize multiple demands in a ever-changing environment.
Knowledge of legal responsibility regarding use of restraint and seclusion
Use of interventions with acute suicidal patients
Use of interventions with delusional patient
Use of interventions with hallucinating patient
Use of interventions with self-abusive & CPS/APS Reporting if necessary
Suicidal precautions / Knowledge of patients that are high risk
Voluntary and involuntary commitment
Use of milieu to enhance patient care
Isolation procedures and precautions
Knowledge of and use of SBAR
Knowledge of legal documents pertaining to minors/JV220/Legal Guardian
Knowledge of psychotropic and stimulant medications in the adolescent and adult population
EMTALA process
Perform COVID and other testing as ordered and trained
Understanding LPS Conservatorship
Extensive knowledge of HIPAA
Ability to perform face to face assessments on different type of presentations
Job Shift:
Varied
Schedule:
Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
Every other Weekend
Benefits:
No
Unions:
Yes
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
0
Employee Status:
Per Diem/Casual
Number of Openings:
0
This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $63.01 to $83.83 / hour
The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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