Staff Nurse II, Behavioral Health Inpatient (Adult)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse, following the scope and standards of professional nursing practice, provides comprehensive patient-family centered care addressing potential and actual health and illness problems for patients and families. A Registered Nurse, who, under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/ Director, has continual opportunity to exercise initiative and independent professional judgment, uses the nursing process to provide comprehensive patient centered nursing care for assigned patients; and as a primary member of a nursing care team, guides and monitors work of paraprofessional and other team members. This care is performed as a part of a customer focused, service oriented team that incorporates the values of Mills Peninsula Health Services in a confidential environment. The Registered Nurse integrates the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the Patients' Bill of Rights, Professional Scope and Standards of Practice and pertinent Specialty Standards into his or her nursing practice.
Requirements
- Graduation from accredited School of Nursing
- Minimum: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)
- RN-Registered Nurse of California
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- Two years of relevant behavioral health experience
- Knowledge of the pathophysiology, common treatments, medications, complications and prevention strategies for area of clinical practice
- Knowledge of QSEN Competencies: Quality and Patient Safety Education core nursing competencies
- Thorough knowledge of nursing process and/or surgical procedures
- Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills to promote effective with patient/families and staff interactions
- Able to navigate electronic health record (EHR) and successfully complete competency
- Demonstrates flexibility, self-motivation
- Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written English
- Must have visual and hearing acuity
Responsibilities
- Uses the nursing process to provide comprehensive patient centered nursing care for assigned patients.
- As a primary member of a nursing care team, guides and monitors work of paraprofessional and other team members.
- Integrates the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the Patients' Bill of Rights, Professional Scope and Standards of Practice and pertinent Specialty Standards into his or her nursing practice.
Benefits
- Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
