ECT Registered Nurse (RN)

UHS•Sacramento, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse (R.N.)/ECT is a registered professional nurse who prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices. Participate in the development of an interdisciplinary treatment plan with specific and measurable goals, objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs. Employ principles of communication, interviewing techniques, and problem solving and crisis intervention when performing psychotherapeutic interventions. Provide education to patients and families based on their identified needs and limitations, such as communication, interpersonal and social skills as well as basic principles of physical health.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required
Current California RN license.
Current CPR certification.
Completion of Handle with Care (HWC) training, including seclusion/restraint competencies, within 30 days of hire.
Successful completion of medication‑administration and developmental‑competency exams.
Ability to adapt to changing patient needs, acuity levels, and assignments.
Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain composure and clinical effectiveness in high‑stress situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years’ psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
Demonstrated competency in assessment, crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, and milieu management.

Responsibilities

Prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices.
Participate in the development of an interdisciplinary treatment plan with specific and measurable goals, objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs.
Employ principles of communication, interviewing techniques, and problem solving and crisis intervention when performing psychotherapeutic interventions.
Provide education to patients and families based on their identified needs and limitations, such as communication, interpersonal and social skills as well as basic principles of physical health.