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Behavioral Health Nurse
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$100,785 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.
To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement. Assess patients physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs considering diagnosis, age, care setting, desire for care and response to care plan. Plan care, collaborating with other members of the healthcare team. Deliver competent care as required by patient, plan of care, and care setting. Evaluate patients responses to care. Provide interactive patient and family education. Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team. Job Requirements Required 2 years RN experience in a Mental Health unit Active Registered Nurse license in the State of California Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association