Psychiatric Nurse I/II Position

3 weeks ago

Santa Barbara, California, United States County of Santa Barbara Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Psychiatric Nurse I/II to join our team at the County of Santa Barbara. As a Psychiatric Nurse I/II, you will provide professional psychiatric nursing care to acutely and chronically ill patients, perform related duties, and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide professional psychiatric nursing care to acutely and chronically ill patients
  • Perform related duties as required, including observing patients, documenting physical and emotional status, and developing and implementing individualized patient treatment plans
  • Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients
  • Participate in individual or group counseling sessions, family conferences, and recreational and social therapy sessions to assist patients in understanding their emotional and physical problems
  • 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, and obtain lab specimens
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 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. Outpatient clinics will work M-F.

Benefits

The County of Santa Barbara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, 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 County of Santa Barbara. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. Please note that the application and supplemental questionnaire deadline is open until filled, with the first application review on Monday, April 8, 2024.

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