San Jose Behavioral Health is looking to add a dedicated and passionate Registered Nurse (RN) to our Outpatient program. Come join the nursing team at San Jose Behavioral Health and Make A Difference every day!

San Jose Behavioral Health is a 133 bed inpatient mental health facility in Northern California. Stop by and meet our an amazing leadership team, who are engaged with our staff and our patients recovery. Growth opportunities are available and encouraged!  Join a team of like-minded individuals who believe in providing compassionate and quality care. We offer employee recognition and incentive events to promote safety, healthy habits, and recognize commitment and hard work from our staff.

Conveniently located in the heart of San Jose the hospital is easily accessible to residents in Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and Alameda County. The Hospital campus is situated amid gently rolling hills and features serene views of beautiful natural surroundings.

• COMPETITIVE HOURLY RATES
• ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD SYSTEMS (EHR)

SJBH hourly range = $60.00 - $69.97 / hour 

BENEFITS

• Referral Bonus
• Major Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) plan
• Excellent training program
• Free Parking

AVAILABLE SHIFT/SCHEDULE

Full Time

5 x 8hr shifts 

Day shift (8a-4:30p)

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients with a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude to foster a supportive and therapeutic environment. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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