CHARGE NURSE- Locked Adult Psych Unit - Per Diem: Shifts vary hour shifts

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Nurse Manager/Program Director of Behavioral Health Services, the Charge RN is an RN with clinical expertise who directs patient care activities during their assigned shift. This position provides care to adult and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and documentation of patients and their treatment plans as well as counseling and education for patients’ families. Follows nursing standards of care, policies and procedures to assure optimal outcomes. Accountable for the supervision of all categories of nursing personnel (LVN/LPT, MHW/CNA, etc.).

• Minimum of two years psychiatric/mental health experience required. One year working with geriatric population required.
• Minimum of two years of acute hospital experience and leadership preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Assaultive Behavior Management training required within 90 days from date of hire.
• Current California Registered Nurse license required.
• Current BLS (CPR) Certificate required.

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