Rn Jobs in Bay Area

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license as required by the state where the facility operates.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of employment and before any patient contact.
• De-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and before any patient contact.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a psychiatric health-care facility.
• One year of experience in a nursing leadership or management role.
• Experience with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients.
• Experience in patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning, and communication with external review organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing and hospital operations during assigned shifts and ensure quality general and psychiatric patient care.
• Manage nursing department scheduling and staffing, ensure shift coverage, minimize overtime and agency use, and approve or deny time-off requests.
• Monitor staff attendance, maintain records of tardiness and absences, and assist the Director of Nursing with payroll.
• Provide backup nursing and intake assistance, respond to patient needs, and advocate for patients.
• Supervise hospital operations when administration is not present and oversee staff performance.
• Provide staff coaching and education, conduct staff evaluations, and deliver disciplinary actions professionally and promptly.
• Assist the Director of Nursing with department meetings, document attendance, and prepare meeting minutes.
• Provide support to the intake department as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory standards, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws, and ensure compliance.
• Resolve and mediate staff conflicts, involving appropriate leadership when necessary.
• Conduct investigations, collect and document accurate information, and provide reports to appropriate parties.
• Perform nursing assessments, treatment planning, admission and discharge procedures, medication administration, and direct patient care as needed.
• Ensure documentation is timely, accurate, and complete, and deliver quality nursing care to achieve treatment plan goals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple benefit options.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.