RN Behavioral Health
US-CA-STOCKTON
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 459602
Type: Night
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Overview: Founded in 1974, Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center is a 35-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 3,000 patients annually, the center offers a full complement of services including behavioral evaluations, a chemical recovery program, and inpatient services. Additionally, St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is the only psychiatric and substance abuse hospital in the area. One Community. One Mission. One California Responsibilities: As our Behavioral Health Nurse Staff, you will be at the forefront of delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care, directly contributing to the health and well-being of those we serve. Every day you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, administering medications, performing treatments, and educating patients and families. To be successful in this role, you must possess strong clinical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, a compassionate and patient-centered approach, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. * Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care. * Identifies self by name and title to patient/family. * Determines presence/type of Advanced Directive. * Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified. * Understands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee. * Establishes presence of consent prior to treatment/procedures. Qualifications: Required * A minimum of 6 months recent experience in a Psychiatric and/or Chemical Dependency Nursing Acute Care Facility * Current CA Registered Nurse license * Basic Life Support - CPR
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