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Registered Nurse Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health - 3.0 Aliso Viejo, CA Job Details Full-time $42.00 - $56.70 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Nursing policy compliance Safety assessments for crisis intervention support Record keeping Computer operation RN License Phone communication BLS Certification Employee relationship building Care documentation Behavior intervention Patient safety Overseeing care coordination Attention to detail Clinical documentation Continuous clinical improvement initiatives Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Patient interaction Typing Care conference participation Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Registered Nurse

REPORTS TO

(TITLE): Chief Nursing Officer

EMPLOYEE PAY STATUS

Non-Exempt

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

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.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Licensing:

• Associates Degree in Nursing or above, required.

Knowledge and Experience:

• One to three years prior experience in patient care services, preferred
• Current CA RN License and maintain current
• Complete BLS within 30 days of employment and maintain current
• Complete Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) within 30 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.
• Recognizes cues in patient's history, physical condition, mental status, differential diagnosis, and behavior that indicate a potential for violence, as well as being aware of their own feelings of fear and anger that indicate an increased risk for violence.

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 fifty (50) pounds.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$42.00 - $56.70 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person