Clinical Nurse III - Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Services

Clinical Nurse III

Under supervision, to apply the theoretical concepts of the nursing profession while providing routine direct patient care within the parameters of established nursing policies and procedures in controlled patient care situations required by the assigned clinical setting. Santa Clara County is proud to announce the opening of the new Behavioral Health Pavilion on the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center campus. We are building a team of dedicated psychiatric nurses for our new Child and Adolescent Inpatient Units, as well as a dedicated Emergency Psychiatric Services for children and adolescents.

As a Clinical Nurse in the Acute Psychiatric Services (APS) at the Behavioral Health Pavilion (BHP), you'll be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, developing personalized treatment plans, and managing medication while ensuring patient safety and comfort. You will collaborate with psychiatrists and other behavioral health professionals to design optimal care, educate patients and families, and advocate for their needs. The Eligible List created from this recruitment will be used for current and future openings within this competency area (Child / Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Services).

Clinical Nurse III applicants would meet the employment standard for this specialty by possessing:
An active California Registered Nurse License without restrictions; and Three (3) years of full-time Registered Nurse (RN) experience, of which one (1) year must have been within the last three (3) years, in an accredited acute care hospital setting, Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital, Partial Hospitalization Program, or Custody Health. And One (1) year of full-time RN experience, within the last three (3) years, in Child / Adolescent Behavioral Psychiatric Services, or Adult Psychiatric Services, a Partial Hospitalization Program - Psychiatric (PHP), Emergency Department, Pediatrics, or Custody Health Services.

Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and possession of a nationally recognized certification in a specialty area is preferred. Special Requirements Must possess and maintain the following certification(s): o Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Filing Period and Application Procedure Final Filing Date:
Open until filled. The recruitment may be extended or closed as early as 7 days after the issue date. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and to monitor this site for updated closing information.

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

Assessment

• Analyzes and validates data taken from interviews of patients; revises assessments based on observation of patient behaviors;
• Identifies common recurrent patient problems, symptoms, and behavioral changes in relation to standards of care and individual patient needs;
• Assesses the needs of a specific patient population by making purposeful rounds, participating in clinical conferences, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare team members;
• Assesses the competencies of personnel assigned to a specific patient group;
• Assesses the need for development of standards of care for a specific patient population;
• Assesses the numbers and levels of personnel needed to provide nursing care for a specific patient population.

Planning

• Identifies patient care problems, establishes priorities, and develops individual patient care plans based on nursing and medical diagnosis;
• Plans strategies for solving patient care problems with other members of the healthcare team;
• Plans for patient needs within current assignment to determine amount and type of assistance needed;
• Develops a plan for teaching patients and family regarding recurrent health problems, coping mechanisms, and health practices related to maintenance of wellness and prevention of disease;

Implementation

• Collaborates with appropriate personnel in performing new procedures and/or in functioning in unfamiliar situations;
• Coordinates activities needed to implement the plan of care;
• Coordinates patient and family teaching;
• Coordinates discharge plans with appropriate support personnel;
• Complies with external and internal regulations pertaining to nursing practice;
• Recognizes legal and ethical duties and responsibilities of registered nurses;
• May participate in conducting research activities;
• When assigned charge responsibility, makes recommendations for the unit level staffing pattern and assigns personnel to provide for patient care during an 8-hour period;
• Assists in teaching students and staff;
• May assume role of primary nurse with accountability to specific assigned patients;
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;
• Performs other related duties, as required.
Employment Standards

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform…