RN Per Diem / Nights

UHS•Corona, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This Per Diem-Psychiatric Unit position is located at Corona Regional Rehabilitation Center in Corona, CA. Reporting to the Nurse Manager and Director of Behavioral Health Services, this position will require accountability for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health of patients assigned to his/her care. It utilizes specialized knowledge and skills in the application of nursing process skills to deliver quality care to those with serious and persistent mental illness. The role works in conjunction with the Charge Nurse and may function as relief charge nurse, as needed. Corona Regional Medical Center is a 238-bed community hospital network comprised of a 160-bed acute care hospital and a 99-bed rehabilitation campus. It is certified by The Joint Commission, employs more than 1,250 trained healthcare workers and has a medical staff of approximately 347 physicians representing more than 40 specialties.

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of psychiatric diagnosis(es), terminology and medical record charting.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
At least two (2) years experience working with clients with serious and persistent mental illness, preferably one of those years in an inpatient setting.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Assaultive Behavior Management Training required within 90 days from date of hire.
Current California RN license required.
Current BLS (CPR) Certificate required.

Responsibilities

Accountability for the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health of patients assigned to his/her care.
Utilizes specialized knowledge and skills in the application of nursing process skills to deliver quality care to the serious and persistent mental illness.
Works in conjunction with the Charge Nurse and may function as relief charge nurse, as needed.