StaffNurseII,AdolescentPsych3EB

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! **Organization:** ABSMC-Alta Bates Herrick Campus **Position Overview:** Applying the principles of the nursing process and working within the policies/procedures of the Patient Care Services Department and the Medical Center, the staff nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who, as the patient's primary nurse, is responsible and accountable for: * The overall management of the nursing care provided, assuring competent, compassionate and cost­-effective patient care from admission to discharge; * Assuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and performing disease prevention and restorative measures; * Responding to medical and environmental emergencies **Job Description** : **EDUCATION** * Graduate from accredited school of nursing Required. * BSN Preferred **EXPERIENCE** * Minimum one year clinical acute psychiatric experience Required. * Two years Preferred. **LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS** * Registered Nurse - State Licensure - RN Required * Basic Life Support Certification - BLS Required **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE** * Demonstrates working knowledge of patient care techniques, medications, treatments and general health care procedures. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work in fast-paced environment with changing priorities. * Ability to: • provide basic patient care to a diverse patient population• read/interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations• write legibly and effectively present ideas, document activities• demonstrate leadership abilities• deal with problems involving several variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. **DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE** * Completion of a hospital approved course on the management of assaultive behavior within three months of employment with an annual recertification. Completion of a mental health services approved train