Psych Nurse

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSeeking Private Duty Psychiatric Nurses to join our team of nurses who are committed to the highest standard of care, integrity and reliability. We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, and 24/7 available support.Job Opportunities:

• Palliative Care
• IV Therapy
• Diabetes Care
• Alzheimer's and Dementia
• Ostomy/Colostomy Care
• Wound Care
• Nasopharyngeal/TracheostomyCare
• Catheter Care
• Medical Gases
• Observation and Assessment related to patient's medical challenges and symptom fluctuations
• Teaching and Training Activities

Required Education, License and certification:

• Graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current California RN/LVN License
• Current BLS Certificate

Schedule/Shifts:

Patient is located in San Jose

Available shifts: Day shift; 9am-9pm or NOC shift; 9pm-9am

Pysch Nurse pay per shift $630-$770

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform to the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.Physical Elements

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other related equipment;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to safely lift, move, or maneuver whatever may be necessary to successfully perform the duties of their position;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment; and
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment, with frequent travel to a variety of field sites.
• Able to lift 50 pounds

Environmental ElementsEmployee works in an office environment sometimes with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and sometimes travels to patients homes where they may have direct exposure to hazardous substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.Employee will have to travel to a variety of patient homes and perform in conditions that vary greatly depending upon the client’s home environment. Some homes will be clean, neat, and maintained at a comfortable temperature. Other homes may be cluttered, dirty, with an uncomfortable temperature.The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, or assigned by supervisory personnel. This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.

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