Rn Jobs in Orange County

About The Position

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Associate’s degree in nursing required.
• Current Registered Nurse license as required by state regulations in which the facility operates.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• De-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling and staffing for the nursing department, ensure 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, oversee staff performance, and provide coaching and education as needed.
• Conduct staff evaluations and deliver disciplinary actions professionally and promptly.
• Assist the Director of Nursing in conducting department meetings, document attendance, and prepare meeting minutes.
• Provide support to the intake department as necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory standards (TJC, Medicaid, state and federal laws) and ensure compliance.
• Perform conflict resolution and mediation with staff, involving appropriate leadership when necessary.
• Conduct thorough investigations, collect and document accurate information, and provide reports to appropriate parties.
• Demonstrate comprehensive nursing skills including assessments, treatment planning, admission and discharge procedures, medication administration, and delivery of direct patient care as needed.
• Ensure documentation is timely, accurate, and complete and deliver quality nursing care to achieve treatment plan goals.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.