Registered Nurse (RN) – Intervention Services Unit | Full Time | 12-Hour Shifts

UHS•Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Intervention Services Unit. The Staff Nurse (R.N.) prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care in collaboration with health team members, following the nursing process and applicable standards of care and practice. Cross-functional training may be required to develop skills needed to work throughout the facility. Sierra Vista Hospital is a 171-bed psychiatric care facility in south Sacramento that provides mental health services and support to patients and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, and addiction problems. The hospital is part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a healthcare management company operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; an associate degree is accepted.
At least one year of experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility.
Current license to practice nursing from the State Board of Nursing.
CPR certification.
Pass a medication administration exam before administering medications.
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.
Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

Prescribe, coordinate, and evaluate patient care through collaboration with health team members.
Provide care in accordance with the nursing process and standards of care and practice.
Complete cross-functional training as needed to work throughout the facility.
Pass a medication administration exam before administering medications.
Complete required behavioral and physical management training, including de-escalation and appropriate use of seclusion and restraint, before assisting with those procedures.