Psychiatric Nurse II

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide clinical assessments of patients' mental status and provide for proper referrals for treatment; perform quality assurance duties and assure compliance with licensure standards established by the state and federal guidelines.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTIC:

Psychiatric Nurse II is the advanced level in this classification series. Incumbents operate with a high degree of independence. Psychiatric Nurse I incumbents work under close supervision.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: license by the State of California as a Registered Nurse and three years psychiatric nursing experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California driver's license; license by the State of California as a Registered Nurse.

A valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own vehicle and provide proof of liability insurance as per Vehicle Code VC § 160020.

Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

This position may require pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.

The County of Imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title VII, the Age and Discrimination and Employment Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call  or TTY .

The Equal Employment Opportunity Office can be contacted at 940 W. Main Street, Suite 101, El Centro, CA 92243, phone: , for any concerns regarding civil rights in employment matters.

Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County’s eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation's winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar.