CSU Clinical RN

Palomar Health•Escondido, CA

1d•$52 - $76•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the delivery of coordinated clinical nursing care on a Laterman- Petris-Short Act (LPS) designated outpatient psychiatric receiving unit and crisis stabilization unit. Provide nursing care to the mental health client whose condition may be unstable and ever changing. In collaboration with the physician, evaluates for suicidal or homicidal tendencies and inappropriate responses indicating psychosis, anxiety and/or depression in order to determine if the patient's condition is severe enough to be admitted to a higher level of care. Oversees direct patient care, performs patient assessments, Behavioral Health assessments, eligibility for 5150 designation and is responsible to ensure safety at all times. Other duties include patient and family education, health and medication education, treatment and discharge planning. Provide treatment and discharge planning by interfacing with physicians, providers, families, and all relevant internal and external resources. Responsible for the management of the Crisis stabilization unit clinical activities and will coordinate the plan of care with the patient, their family and the interdisciplinary team. Emphasis is placed upon the effective assessment of the client's needs, safety, effective available resources and delivery of mental health services to include: crisis intervention, medication support and potential admission to a Behavioral Health Unit. Also responsible for supervising and responsibly directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel, utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Understands and adheres to the California Nurse Practice Act, The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing. Responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts and mobilization and shall participate as needed in patient handling. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

Requirements

Current CA RN License
Crisis Prevention (CPI) certification within 6 months of hire
American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider certification
5150 designation and certification by Palomar Health Behavioral Health Services and San Diego County Mental Health to place patients on involuntary holds and maintain patient rights within 1 year of hire
Minimum 1 year of experience as RN in acute adult outpatient/inpatient psychiatric or urgent care setting
Background and knowledge of psychiatric and medical-surgical illnesses and treatments
Proficient use of keyboarding, mouse, and Windows computer operations within the first two weeks of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
3+ years of directly related RN experience in area of specialty
Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health RN certification
Preferred License: Not Applicable

Responsibilities

Delivery of coordinated clinical nursing care on a designated outpatient psychiatric receiving unit and crisis stabilization unit.
Provide nursing care to mental health clients with unstable and changing conditions.
Evaluate for suicidal or homicidal tendencies and inappropriate responses indicating psychosis, anxiety and/or depression.
Oversee direct patient care, perform patient assessments, and Behavioral Health assessments.
Determine eligibility for 5150 designation and ensure patient safety.
Provide patient and family education, including health and medication education.
Develop treatment and discharge plans by interfacing with physicians, providers, families, and relevant resources.
Manage clinical activities of the Crisis Stabilization Unit and coordinate the plan of care with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.
Assess client needs, safety, available resources, and deliver mental health services including crisis intervention, medication support, and potential admission to a Behavioral Health Unit.
Supervise and direct the activities of nursing and ancillary personnel.
Adhere to the California Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, ANA Bill of Rights, and ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.
Observe and direct patient lifts and mobilization, participating in patient handling as needed.
Speak and read English sufficiently to perform essential job functions.
Utilize standard office equipment and personal computer and software skills.
Follow Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws, and standards.
Carry out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.