Registered Nurse; RN - Behavioral Health

Overview

Paradise Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, is a 291‑bed acute care facility and the largest employer in National City. With over 100 years of service, the hospital offers a full range of medical, behavioral health, surgical, and emergency services, including a Spine & Joint Center, a cardiac catheterization lab, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient behavioral health programs.

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, treatment, medication administration, and follow‑up
• Educate patients and families about mental and medical conditions, self‑care, and medication compliance
• Run therapeutic groups and deliver psychiatric crisis intervention, including seclusion and restraint when necessary
• Record patient medical histories, symptoms, and diagnostic results; analyze and interpret findings
• Operate medical equipment and assist in diagnostic testing
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units
• Facilitate patient rehabilitation and transition planning

• Current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse
• Current BLS certification upon hire, maintained thereafter
• Knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards
• Experience with interdisciplinary treatment teams and behavioral health programming
• Understanding of the continuum of care for behavioral health services

Compensation range: $48.24 to $66.50 per hour. The specific rate will be determined at hiring based on skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Benefits include paid time off, a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and other voluntary options. Benefits may vary by collective bargaining agreement and employment status (full‑time or part‑time).

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