RN Psych Acute

CommonSpirit Health • San Bernardino, CA

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About The Position

As an RN Psych Acute, you will help adult patients facing mental health crises receive comprehensive and compassionate care so they can safely recover, manage their conditions, and transition back to their lives. The role includes assessing mental states, administering medications, conducting crisis interventions, contributing to comprehensive screenings and critical risk assessments, providing preventative health education, and coordinating care for diverse patient populations. The position calls for clinical knowledge in adult psychiatry, technological proficiency, compassion, strong communication skills, and adaptability in delivering patient-centered care.

Requirements

• At least one year of RN experience.
• Active RN license in the state of California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program.

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 ensure 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, instruct patients and families about illness management and treatment, and help plan safe discharges, including connecting patients with outside support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed