Staff RN - 12hr - SFMC Psychiatric Acute Adult

Company: Prime Healthcare
Location: Buena Park
Posted on: September 5, 2020

Job Description:

ResponsibilitiesRegistered nurses (RNs) perform basic duties that include treating patients, educating patients about mental and medical conditions, and providing advice and emotional support to patients and/or family members, running therapeutic groups, psychiatric crisis intervention, seclusion and restraint of patients. RNs record patients' medical histories and symptoms, help to perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation. RNs teach patients and their families how to manage their illness or injury, diet and exercise programs, and self-administration of medication and physical therapy. Other related duties.QualificationsEducation and Work ExperienceMust have current and valid State license as a Registered NurseBLS upon hire and maintain current.Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units.Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care.Behavioral Violence Prevention within 6 months of hire and maintain current annuallyWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. EEO is the Law:

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