Registered Nurse - San Jose Behavioral Health

San Jose Behavioral Health is a 133 bed inpatient mental health facility in Northern California. Stop by and meet our an amazing leadership team, who are engaged with our staff and our patients recovery. Growth opportunities are available and encouraged!  Join a team of like-minded individuals who believe in providing compassionate and quality care. We offer employee recognition and incentive events to promote safety, healthy habits, and recognize commitment and hard work from our staff.

Conveniently located in the heart of San Jose the hospital is easily accessible to residents in Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and Alameda County. The Hospital campus is situated amid gently rolling hills and features serene views of beautiful natural surroundings.

Come join the nursing team at San Jose Behavioral Health and Make A Difference every day!

• NEW HOURLY RATES
• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING AVAILABLE
• NEW 53 bed EXPANSION!
• ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD SYSTEMS (EHR)
• $10k SIGN ON BONUS FOR FT

SJBH hourly range = $60.00 - $69.97 / hour 

Current benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rates with shift differentials up to ($9 /hr)
• Referral Bonus
• Flexible Schedules
• Major Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) plan
• Excellent training program
• Free Parking

Available Shifts and Hours

Full Time 

5 x 8hr schedule

Varied schedule (weekends may be required)

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients with a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude to foster a supportive and therapeutic environment. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Provide and coordinate care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, develop and implement nursing care plans, maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.

· Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.

· Ensure physician’s orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.

· Ensure patient’s status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information gathered is documented.

· Collaborate with others to ensure that all patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.

· Notify physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.

· Ensure nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.

· Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.

· Accurately administer medications per ordered note and document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.

· Responsible for completing admission and discharge processed efficiently and accurately as directed.

· Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, being respectful to personal space, giving patient direct attention and maintaining rational detachment.

· Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.

· Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers and others involved in patient treatment in an effective manner.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.

· One or more years’ nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· Current RN license as required by state.

· CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

· First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

COMPENSATION

Compensation for roles at San Jose Behavioral Health varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, San Jose Behavioral Health provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.

SJBH Range = $60/hour - $69.97/hour - DOE

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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