REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - FULLTIME

Registered Nurse (RN) – Full Time Del Amo Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of UHS, offers a safe and compassionate environment for individuals looking for hope and healing from emotional, psychiatric and addiction issues. Del Amo Behavioral Health offers a wide range of options, including inpatient, outpatient and specialty programs that include children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Whether addressing the needs of adults, adolescents or children, we are committed to providing our patients with treatment to help them find recovery that endures. Our patients receive the same quality treatment from our thoughtful and compassionate team no matter the level of care. Responsibilities The Registered Nurse provides safe and effective nursing care in the assigned area(s) in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the Hospital and within the framework of established policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing Services. As a key team member in the clinical area, the Registered Nurse promotes a climate of effective performance and learning through role modeling, willingness to learn and teach, and availability to patients and staff including but not limited to: Organize and direct care of patients, setting priorities and formulating assignments to include the most skilled staff to care for the most acutely ill patients. Ensure staff complete assigned duties & patient care responsibilities during the assigned shift. Provide thorough unit orientation to new staff. Staff Nurse functions as Charge Nurse when assigned. Assess each patient, complete plan of care, formulate a nursing diagnosis based upon assessment findings. Document patient behavior, condition, and care in an accurate, timely and legible manner on all assigned patients, including in RN progress notes and pertinent graphics every shift. Provide shift report using concise, meaningful language with all pertinent information, including patient name, diagnosis, physician, precautions, and levels of supervision, legal status, and discharge status, if known. Follow safety procedures. Utilize appropriate observation level for patient: Q minute checks, 1:1 monitoring, and/or specific precautions. Provide nursing care, within the scope of practice, to meet the unique needs of each patient. Actively attend and encourage participation of patients in milieu activities. Anticipate emergent situations; intervene early and appropriately. Intervene in managing complex patient care situations, utilizing departmental policies and procedures that promote the most therapeutic alternatives. Prioritize interventions in rapidly changing patient situations. Benefits Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans (K) with company match and discounted stock plan Education Assistance up to $5,. annually – Eligibility at 6 months of hire date Monthly Loan Reimbursement Program SoFi Student Loan Refinance Program New Employee Bonus Program Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries! Qualifications Education: Graduate of accredited nursing school required. Credentials: Licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing required. Experience: Clinical experience in a psychiatric setting preferred. 1-3 years' experience with military and behavioral health population preferably in an inpatient setting. Knowledge/Skills Must be able to interact positively with patients on a daily basis. Must be able to demonstrate leadership ability and provide appropriate supervision/oversight of staff. Must be able to work successfully under highly stressful conditions. Must be able to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principles. Must be able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures. Must be able to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion. Must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis. Must have math skills to enable calculation of drug dosages and infusion rates. #J-18808-Ljbffr Del Amo Behavioral Health System