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RN Behavioral Health

Dignity Health

Stockton, CAJob$66.31–86.01/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$66.31–86.01/hr
Location
Stockton, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active Registered Nurse License In CaliforniaBasic Life Support Certification - American Heart Association

Job overview

The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse provides compassionate, evidence‑based care to patients with mental health and substance‑use challenges, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care while administering medications, treatments, and education for patients and families.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clinical SkillsCommunicationInterpersonal AbilitiesCompassionate Patient‑Centered CareMedication Administration

Qualifications

Six Months Recent Experience in Psychiatric and/or Chemical Dependency Nursing Acute Care FacilityActive Registered Nurse License in CaliforniaBasic Life Support Certification - American Heart Association

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Behavioral Health Registered Nurse, you will help patients experiencing mental health and behavioral health challenges receive compassionate, evidence-based care so they can achieve stability, healing, and improved well-being.

Every day you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, administering medications, performing treatments, and educating patients and families.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong clinical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, a compassionate and patient-centered approach, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

  • Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.

  • Identifies self by name and title to patient/family.

  • Determines presence/type of Advanced Directive.

  • Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified.

  • Understands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee.

  • Establishes presence of consent prior to treatment/procedures.

Job Requirements

Required

  • A minimum of six (6) months recent experience in an Psychiatric and/or Chemical Dependency Nursing Acute Care Facility

  • Active Registered Nurse license in the State of California

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1974, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center is a 35-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 3,000 patients annually, the center offers a full complement of services including behavioral evaluations, a chemical recovery program, and inpatient services. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is the only psychiatric and substance abuse hospital in the area.

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Pay Range

$66.31 - $86.01 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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