Registered Nurse (RN) |Full-Time

UHS•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking Registered Nurses for its Nursing Department. The Staff Nurse (R.N.) prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members, in accordance with the nursing process and standards of care and practice. Cross-functional training may be required to develop skills that allow the nurse to work throughout the facility. Sierra Vista Hospital is a 171-bed psychiatric care facility in south Sacramento that provides mental health services to patients and their families.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
At least 6 months of experience.
Currently licensed to practice by the State Board of Nursing.
Pass a medication administration exam before administering medications.
Hold CPR certification.
Successfully complete the hospital’s designated behavioral and physical management training program, including de-escalation and appropriate use of seclusion and restraint, before assisting in those procedures.
May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred; associate degrees are accepted.
Experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

Prescribe, coordinate, and evaluate patient care.
Collaborate with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and standards of care and practice.
Complete cross-functional training as required to work throughout the facility.