ECT Registered Nurse (RN)

UHS • $80K — $95K *
Sacramento, CA 95823In-Person
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Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited nursing program; Bachelor's preferred
  • 3+ years of psychiatric nursing experience preferred
  • Competent in assessment and crisis intervention
  • Current California RN license
  • Current CPR certification
  • Completion of Handle with Care training within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

  • Develop interdisciplinary treatment plans with measurable goals
  • Utilize communication and crisis intervention techniques in therapies
  • Educate patients and families on health and interpersonal skills
  • Coordinate and evaluate patient care with healthcare team members

Benefits

  • Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
  • Generous paid time off
  • 401(K) with company match and stock discount
  • Career development opportunities within UHS
  • Education assistance
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Heritage Oaks Hospital is part of the UHS Family of Providers which has been highly regarded as an integral part of the greater Sacramento and Northern California mental health system since 1988. Conveniently located in northern Sacramento, Heritage Oaks is a fully accredited, 125-bed acute psychiatric hospital offering a full range of individually tailored treatment services to adolescents, adults, and senior adults, including treatment for substance abuse and chemical dependency issues with drugs and alcohol. Heritage Oaks is a Medicare provider in addition to contracts with most commercial health insurance plans. We are committed to providing service excellence to all and ensuring our patients receive the optimal level of care that will be most beneficial to their health and recovery.

Website: https://heritageoakshospital.com/

The Staff Nurse (R.N.)/ECT is a registered professional nurse who prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices.
  • Participate in the development of an interdisciplinary treatment plan with specific and measurable goals, objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs.
  • Employ principles of communication, interviewing techniques, and problem solving and crisis intervention when performing psychotherapeutic interventions.
  • Provide education to patients and families based on their identified needs and limitations, such as communication, interpersonal and social skills as well as basic principles of physical health.
Heritage Oaks offers comprehensive benefits such as:
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
  • Education Assistance
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
Qualifications

Education:
  • Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Preferred Experience:
  • Minimum of three (3) years' psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated competency in assessment, crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, and milieu management.
Licensure:
  • Current California RN license.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Completion of Handle with Care (HWC) training, including seclusion/restraint competencies, within 30 days of hire.
  • Successful completion of medication-administration and developmental-competency exams.
Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to adapt to changing patient needs, acuity levels, and assignments.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain composure and clinical effectiveness in high-stress situations.

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