Registered Nurse ( Inpatient Psych, Psych Emergency Assignments)

Job Summary Contra Costa County Health Services Department offers a variety of opportunities and has an ongoing need for Registered Nurses. Our facilities include the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) in Martinez, a full service acute hospital which includes an acute psychiatric unit. We have nine outpatient health centers throughout the County, detention facilities, and juvenile hall. Assignments Inpatient Psych, Psych Emergency Follows MD orders to administer intravenous therapy and other prescribed medication and treatments Prepares equipment and assists physician during procedures, treatment and examination of patients Assesses patient needs, identifies problems, plans and implements appropriate nursing interventions, evaluates patient care outcomes and documents all of the above, reporting significant deviation from abnormal to normal to the physicians Assigns ancillary personnel Orients, precepts and mentors new and entry level nurses for problem solving and decision making Identifies urgent needs of the patient and/or significant others and initiates measures to meet these needs Provides directions to other members of the nursing team to ensure patient care is administered in a thorough, safe, and evidence based manner Provides and promotes excellent customer service for all internal and external customers Performs physical assessments, plans, implement, and evaluates care Performs case management Monitors laboratory tests Documents all care provided Identifies actual and potential problems; intervenes and reports all related problems to the appropriate disciplines. Coordinates the care of the patient; initiates and participates in patient/family teaching and discharge planning Address the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs of all patients Performs medication management Performs on-going patient education Participates in Quality improvement projects Participates in continuous learning and evidence based research May act as a Relief Charge Nurse License Required Candidates must possess and maintain a current, valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Special Requirements When assigned to Detention Health Services must possess and maintain a security clearance approved and issued by the Sheriff's Department. When assigned to the Perioperative unit must be available to provide off shift coverage. Acute Care Requirements One (1) year of full time experience, or its equivalent, performing duties of a registered nurse in an acute care setting obtained in the United States within the last five (5) years. Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider). Possession of a BSN and six (6) months of experience as a Beginning Level Registered Nurse working in an acute care hospital may be substituted for the required one year of experience. Inpatient Psychiatry and Psychiatric Emergency Services Assignment Special Requirements Must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a CCCRMC approved Crisis management and prevention certificate. Other Requirements A background investigation/fingerprint, and/or physical exam may be required prior to the start of employment.

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It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Contra Costa