Psychiatric Nurse I/II Position

1 day ago


Santa Barbara, California, United States County of Santa Barbara Full time
Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse I/II

Join the County of Santa Barbara's Behavioral Wellness Department as a Psychiatric Nurse I/II. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate nurse to provide high-quality care to our patients.

About the Department

The Behavioral Wellness Department is dedicated to promoting the prevention of and recovery from mental illness and addiction among individuals, families, and communities. We provide effective leadership and deliver state-of-the-art, culturally competent services to our clients.

Job Summary

As a Psychiatric Nurse I/II, you will provide professional psychiatric nursing care to acutely and chronically ill patients. You will work in a locked facility with patients who can be a danger to themselves and others. You will be responsible for observing patients, formulating diagnoses, and developing treatment plans. You will also participate in individual and group counseling sessions, family conferences, and recreational and social therapy sessions.

Responsibilities
  • Provide professional psychiatric nursing care to acutely and chronically ill patients
  • Observe patients, formulate diagnoses, and develop treatment plans
  • Participate in individual and group counseling sessions, family conferences, and recreational and social therapy sessions
  • Administer psychotropic medications to patients, monitor use, and document reactions
  • Obtain medical, psychiatric, social, and family histories of new admissions
  • Take and record vital signs, obtain lab specimens, and assist physicians with exams
  • Schedule and arrange for special tests, develop discharge plans, and maintain charts and logs
  • Monitor supplies, perform catheterizations and enemas, and draw blood
Requirements
  • Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing
  • Knowledge of the principles, practices, and laws of professional nursing, health education, interviewing, and counseling techniques, common illnesses, diseases, disabilities, injuries, and nutrition, use and effects of general medications and immunizations, community health and social services
  • Ability to understand and explain mental health laws and regulations, learn the various methods, techniques, and procedures used in psychiatric nursing, learn the uses and effects of psychotropic drugs and narcotics, learn patient safety practices and facility security, observe and learn to recognize the behavior patterns of emotionally disturbed and mentally ill patients, learn the theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy, evaluate and assess the need for mental health services, analyze a situation and adopt a course of action, prepare and maintain medical records and reports, recognize and respect limits of confidential information, communicate with people of diverse socioeconomic and ethnic origins, speak before groups, exercise independent judgment in medical emergencies, demonstrate tact, diplomacy, patience, and compassion, establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, other agencies, and organizations, comply with nursing policies, protocols, and program regulations, understand and follow instructions, work independently
Working Conditions

Candidates will either work at inpatient acute health facilities or outpatient clinics. The Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 24/7 inpatient unit which requires shift work including holidays, evening and overnight shifts (including weekend evening & overnight shifts). Outpatient clinics will work M-F. The PHF serves clients with behavioral and/or psychiatric treatment needs.

Benefits

The County of Santa Barbara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Additionally, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your application and supplemental questionnaire to the Behavioral Wellness Department. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization.



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