Registered Nurse ( Inpatient Psych, Psych Emergency Assignments)

About the role

The Position Bargaining Unit: CNA - Registered Nurses Unit at Contra Costa County Health Services Department offers a variety of opportunities and has an ongoing need for Registered Nurses. Facilities include the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) in Martinez, a full-service acute hospital with an acute psychiatric unit, and nine outpatient health centers throughout the county.

Responsibilities

• Follows MD orders to administer intravenous therapy and other prescribed medication and treatments
• Prepares equipment and assists physician during procedures, treatment, and examination of patients
• Affirms patient needs, identifies problems, plans and implements appropriate nursing interventions, evaluates patient care outcomes, and documents all actions, reporting significant deviations to the physician
• Sets up ancillary personnel, mentors new and entry-level nurses, and initiates and participates in patient/family teaching and discharge planning
• Coordinates patient care; addresses physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs of all patients
• Performs physical assessments, plans, implements, and evaluates care
• Monitors laboratory tests and documents all care provided
• Manages medications and provides patient education
• Participates in quality improvement projects and evidence-based research

Requirements

• Current, valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
• One (1) year of full-time experience, or its equivalent, performing duties of a registered nurse in an acute care setting within the last five (5) years
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider)
• Certificate in Crisis Management and Prevention for Inpatient Psychiatry and Psychiatric Emergency Services, if applicable

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and six (6) months of experience as a Beginning Level Registered Nurse working in an acute care hospital may substitute for the one (1) year of required experience

Skills

Nurses are expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Details about benefits can be found at https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Pay

Details about pay can be found at https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Schedule

Details about schedules can be found at https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits