RN Psych Acute
About The Position
As an RN Psych Acute, you will help adult patients experiencing mental health crises receive comprehensive, compassionate care so they can safely recover, manage their conditions, and transition back to their lives. The role includes assessing patients’ mental states, administering medications, and providing crisis interventions. You will collaborate on comprehensive screenings, conduct risk assessments, provide preventative health education, and coordinate care for diverse patient populations while using technology to streamline processes. Success in this role requires clinical knowledge in adult psychiatry, technological proficiency, compassion, strong communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to learning and patient-centered care. Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 343-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital founded in 1910. It serves over 75,000 patients annually and offers services including a Level II NICU, maternity care and pediatrics, behavioral health, and long-term subacute care for adults and children. The hospital is part of Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of RN experience; new graduates are not eligible.
- Current California RN License.
- AHA-BLS (American Heart Association - Basic Life Support).
- AHA-ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support).
Responsibilities
- Complete timely admissions, shift assessments, and discharge assessments; identify psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and learning needs; and develop individualized care plans for adult psychiatric patients.
- Administer medications for conditions such as depression or schizophrenia, monitor side effects and effectiveness, and document related actions.
- Identify and address potential patient problems, including life-threatening situations and danger signs such as self-harm or aggression; use de-escalation techniques and crisis interventions to promote patient safety.
- Lead or assist with group therapy sessions and coping-skill activities to help patients develop strategies for managing their mental health.
- Collaborate with doctors, social workers, and therapists to establish treatment goals and ensure continuity of care; document care provided and patient progress in medical charts.
- Provide preventative health education and instruct patients and families about illness management and treatment.
- Help plan safe discharges, including connecting patients with outside support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
