Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Responsibilities Heritage Oaks Hospital is part of the UHS Family of Providers, a fully accredited 125‑bed acute psychiatric hospital located in northern Sacramento. The hospital offers a full range of individually tailored treatment services to adolescents, adults, and senior adults, including treatment for substance abuse and chemical dependence issues. Heritage Oaks is a Medicare provider and contracts with most commercial health insurance plans. We are committed to providing service excellence to all patients. Conduct environmental rounds, safety checks, and contraband assessments in accordance with policy. Identify changes in patient condition, including behavioral escalation, medical instability, or safety concerns, and intervene promptly. Implement evidence‑based nursing interventions, including de‑escalation, crisis intervention, limit‑setting, and psychotherapeutic communication. Utilize appropriate interventions during psychiatric and medical emergencies, including code response, HWC physical interventions, and rapid assessment. Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and recovery‑oriented environment for patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions. Manage patient assignments consistent with established staffing standards, including a typical 1:6 ratio, modified based on acuity and clinical judgment. Document interventions and patient progress toward treatment goals in a clear, timely, and clinically relevant manner. Support discharge planning by identifying patient needs, barriers, and required follow‑up services. Schedule AM Shift: 7 AM – 3:30 PM / PM Shift: 3 PM – 11:30 PM / NOC Shift: 11 PM – 7:30 AM Benefits Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Education Assistance Challenging and rewarding work environment Qualifications Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Preferred Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ psychiatric nursing experience preferred; demonstrated competency in assessment, crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, and milieu management. Licensure: Current California RN license; Current CPR certification; Completion of Handle With Care (HWC) training, including seclusion/restraint competencies, within 30 days of hire; Successful completion of medication‑administration and developmental‑competency exams. Additional Requirements: Ability to adapt to changing patient needs, acuity levels, and assignments; Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Ability to maintain composure and clinical effectiveness in high‑stress situations. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr