Crisis Registered Nurse (NOC Shift 0.9 FTE) - Behavioral Services

Under the leadership of the department director, assistant director, nursing supervisor, and/or charge nurse, the registered nurse is responsible and accountable for planning, directing, assessing, performing crisis evaluations and providing nursing care according to the policies and procedures of the hospital and Emergency Department. Important dimensions of this position consist of quality of care, professional commitment, teamwork, interpersonal skills, safety, good public/customer relations and a broad nursing knowledge.

Experience

Must have 2 years of recent clinical experience working with individuals with psychiatric/mental illness with 1 of those years as a registered nurse working in the acute care setting. Excellent assessment skills, above average critical thinking skills, the ability to work in a fast- paced and often stressful environment, and the ability to work autonomously are essential.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment of patients requiring the applicable skill, and must complete and pass all annual competencies.

Licensure/Certifications

State of California RN license required. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification is required. Assault Crisis training must be completed within the first 6 months of hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer