On-Call Registered Nurse

San Jose Behavioral Health Center is a skilled nursing facility dedicated to addressing the needs of individuals with mental illness. Our experienced staff is committed to helping patients manage their illness so that it doesn’t manage them. We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, personality disorder, and schizophrenia. With a safe and secure environment, we help our patients achieve their personal best.

Our goal is to promote the highest quality of life and mental health services through staff education, training, incentives, and open communication. Join us in making life fuller, richer, and more stable for all residents.

We are seeking highly skilled and compassionate on call Registered Nurses (RN) to join our team at a Skilled Nursing Facility. As an RN, you will be responsible for ensuring that residents' needs are met in accordance with professional standards of practice through physician orders, facility policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local guidelines. You will observe, evaluate and gather data, confer with and be directed by the Director of Nursing to meet emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of the patients.

PM shift (3PM-11PM) & NOC shift (11PM-7AM) are needed.

Responsibilities:

- Provide direct nursing care to residents, including administering medications and treatments, monitoring vital signs, and assessing and documenting changes in their condition

- Develop and implement individualized care plans based on residents' needs and goals

- Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team, including physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals

- Ensure that all documentation and charting is accurate, complete, and up-to-date

- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed

- Educate residents and families about their healthcare needs and treatments

- Respond to emergencies and provide first aid as needed

- Adhere to all policies, procedures, and regulations governing nursing care in the facility

Qualifications:

- Valid and current RN license in the state of California

- Graduate of an accredited nursing program

- Minimum of 1 year experience in a skilled nursing facility, acute care setting, or in-patient rehabilitation or in-patient behavioral health setting

- Strong clinical skills, including assessment, planning, and implementation of nursing care

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Proficient in using our clinical software American Health Tech (AHT) or similar.

If you are a self-motivated, caring, and dedicated individual with a passion for helping others, we encourage you to apply for this position. We offer competitive wages and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement within our organization.