Registered Nurse – Acute Psychiatry Unit 7pm-7am

The Auerbach Geriatric Psychiatric Unit is an innovative hospital for short-term geriatric acute psychiatric care. Our state-of-the-art psychiatric hospital is a preferred choice in Los Angeles County and incorporates Los Angeles Jewish Health’s nationally acclaimed model of compassionate, high-quality care. With a specialized psychiatric team and an interdisciplinary treatment approach, we focus on reducing symptoms and treating the underlying condition in a calm, nurturing environment.

We value our employees! We offer long term employment opportunities with job stability, including supporting and encouraging career growth advancement. We offer Health, Dental and Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays, 403(b) with Matching Retirement Plan, Life insurance (paid by the company) and a team spirit workplace culture.
 

Responsibilities:

• As assigned, assume the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability of performing the role and responsibilities of the RN Charge Nurse.
• Review daily assignment schedule to assure each individual staff member and position listed is on duty, assigned to appropriate work assignments and scheduled duty hours, as well as the supervisory staff assigned for each shift review all call-ins for shift and succeeding shifts. Replace absent personnel per department’s staffing policy.
• Completes M.A.B. certification class on hire and annually.
• Assures that a comprehensive assessment, including but not limited to suicidal ideation and homicidal ideation, is completed upon admission, every 12-hours, and with any change of behaviors.
• Assures that documentation is complete in the medical record, including but not limited to: shift charting, patient/family teaching, individual and group attendances, MD orders noted
• Communicates with covering provider and staff regarding changes in condition, problems or clinical concerns regarding patient care. Shares necessary information with unit staff.
• Involves patient in identifying and effectively utilizing coping skills to help the patient maintain safety and improve overall mental, physical well-being.
• Receive report from RNs on the prior shift, including but not limited to changes of condition, scheduled discharges, pending intakes, pending laboratory orders, safety concerns.
• Audit and monitor all patients, for reactions to treatment by the patient and appropriate documentation reflecting patient’s condition.
• Initiate the Patient Care Plans for all assigned patients. Each shift and as warranted by changes in the patient’s condition, assure that all care plans are current and reflect patient individualized needs and goals.
• Observe nursing and therapy service personnel to assure established safety procedures are followed in the use of equipment and supplies.
• Other related duties and responsibilities that may become necessary to assure the needs of the organization and patients are met.
• Able to work 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. shift.

Education and Experience:

• Must possess a current license to practice as registered nurse (RN) within the State of California.
• Must have, as a minimum, six (6) months experience as a registered nurse (RN) in an acute care medical-surgical or psychiatric facility. Experience must be recent, within the last 12-months.
• Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience in psychiatric care is preferred.
• Basic Life Support certificate (BLS) required.
• Assaultive Behavior training, Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), and certification required within three (3) months of hire Los Angeles County LPS Authorization within nine (9) months of hire.
• Must possess the ability to interact with personnel, patients/residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public in a professional manner.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must have the ability, as well as the willingness, to provide therapeutic care to all patients/residents.
• Must be able to clearly communicate, verbal and written, information concerning a patient/resident’s condition.

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