Provides nursing care through physical and mental assessments, laboratory testing, treatment plans and therapeutic treatments. Knowledgeable of a wide range of disorders; cognitive, emotional, developmental, social and behavioral. Performs crisis intervention.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of client including, pediatric and adolescent population
• Ability to perform nursing assessments on all clients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric and adolescent client population.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the client and family regarding pain management.
• Performs thorough client psychiatric interviews.
• Continuously observes client's behavior, mental status and activities.
• Formulates and implements client treatment plans; family is included when appropriate.
• Follows Professional Crisis management procedures accurately when needed.
• Knowledgeable of medications including psychotropic drugs and their correct administration based on the age of the client and their clinical condition.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Licensing:

• Associates Degree in Nursing or above, preferred

Knowledge and Experience:

• One to three years prior experience in patient care services, preferred
• Current CA RN License and maintain current
• Current BLS certification and maintain current
• Complete CPI (Crisis Prevention Interventions) within 60 days of employment

Skills and Abilities:

• Properly demonstrates the techniques for searching a room; has a good working knowledge of the procedures for room searches, and ensures room searches are conducted on a weekly basis.
• Follows the unit program and is familiar with the policies and procedures for the unit.
• Completes annual educational requirements and maintains regulatory requirements.
• Confers with members of the treatment team for the benefit of the client.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner, organizes information in a logical manner with entries containing the required information and details. Documentation is legible and is grammatically correct.
• Accepts feedback in a positive manner and applies it to improve performance and further learning.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Coordinates and supervises client care.
• Performs client care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for the client’s age.
• Follows all safety procedures; is alert to changing situations and contributes to preventing opportunities for danger to develop.
• Follows safety procedures in a calm manner and responds quickly when an alarm sounds or a code is announced.
• Speaks with authority in a calm and clear voice, uses proper selection of words and has knowledge of when and how to use them.
• Communicates with all customers (family, referral sources, caseworkers, etc.) in a professional manner; is service oriented; and is courteous, friendly, and empathetic.
• Exhibits calm and controlled attitude; does not overreact to allow his/her own actions to further deteriorate the situation.
• Answers the telephone in a professional manner; directs calls appropriately, and takes messages.
• Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

• Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
• Vision: see details of objects at close range.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
• Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
• Lift up to five (50) pounds.

Benefits

• 401(K)
• Continuing Education Credits
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Pet Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Salary: $40.00 - $56.00 per hour