Registered Nurse

Overview

Description
Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) is San Diego's leading provider of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse care. As a part of our Behavioral Healthcare system, API operates a free-standing 66 bed psychiatric hospital in La Mesa, California with three Intensive Outpatient/Partial Hospitalization Programs. These programs emphasize symptom management, community integration, and prevention of hospitalization or re-hospitalization.

Alvarado Parkway Institute is currently seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Registered Nurse
. The inpatient RN is responsible for the delivery of quality general and psychiatric nursing care to all patients in the program. They serve actively and constructively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, supporting the organization and program philosophy of care. The RN ensures the safety and well-being of each patient, and participates in the development and evaluation of treatment plans and updates.

Apply information:
Please apply online at our website to be considered for possible employment:

• Position requires availability for variable shifts and days including weekends.
• Through a systematic process of interaction with the patient, the patient's significant others, and the appropriate health care providers, collects and analyzes data regarding the patient's physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and anticipated discharge planning needs.
• Develops a comprehensive outline of care to be delivered to attain expected outcomes; includes in this plan specific goals and interventions delineating nursing actions unique to each patient's needs.
• Maintains effective communication with all units and departments; maintains designated lines of authority; functions within the policies and philosophies of the organization.
• Performs and supervises direct patient care as required.
• Works within budgetary constraints to include staffing, use of overtime and use of supplies and equipment.
• Identifies extra pyramidal side effects and their causes and responds to treatment of same.
• Carries out medication management responsibilities associated with the treatment of acutely psychotic adults.
• Practices non-violent crisis intervention theory and techniques.
• Communicates effectively with physician regarding patients' physical and mental condition.
• Conducts community meetings, family groups, didactic and support groups, and education groups as assigned.
• Implements therapeutic AMA blocks.
• Provides input into discharge planning process.
• Represents Nursing Administration during assigned shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology; basic knowledge of human behavior or principles of psychology; courteous interaction with the public and staff.
• Experience with adult psychiatric or geriatric patients; including skills in teaching or assisting with activities of daily living.
• Basic computer knowledge; good English language skills; basic knowledge using audio-visual equipment.

• Demonstrates sound leadership and strong communication skills verbally and in writing.
• Organizes, directs, supervises, and evaluates professional and ancillary personnel.
• Excellent observation and customer service skills.
• Utilizes leadership to organize activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks of the Adult for a given shift.

• Must be able to multi-task and have strong communication/observation skills.
• Maintain highly confidential information.
• Prioritizing, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations and in the presence of distractions.
• Ability to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise and foot traffic.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and remain flexible with different opinions.

• Possesses current RN license in state of practice.
• Valid California Board of Registered Nursing license in good standing.
• Understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment, and knowledge of psychotropic medication.
• Eligible for CPR and CPI…