Valley Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse

Valley Behavioral Health$108K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduated from an accredited nursing school.
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by California.
  • At least one year of nursing experience; psychiatric or behavioral health experience preferred.
  • CPR certification and de-escalation/restraint certification required; training provided upon hire.
  • First aid certification may be necessary based on local regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients' physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate care accordingly.
  • Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
  • Educate patients and families on health conditions and maintain comprehensive medical records.
  • Administer nursing care in compliance with state and facility policies.
  • Monitor patients' ongoing status, documenting significant changes and communicating with physicians.
  • Ensure accurate administration and documentation of controlled substances and medications.
  • Facilitate admission and discharge processes efficiently and maintain therapeutic communication with patients.

Benefits

  • Supportive working environment fostering professional growth.
  • Training for essential certifications provided upon hire.
  • Opportunity to work in a scenic location, enhancing overall quality of life.
  • Focus on patient-centered care approaches.
  • Exposure to varied nursing experiences in the behavioral and substance use field.
Full Job Description
Overview

Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients with a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude to foster a supportive and therapeutic environment. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Compensation for roles at Duffy's Rehab varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Duffy's Rehab provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California set forth below.

Role Location: Calistoga, California

Calculated Hourly Range for role:
California: $52.00 - $58.00 per hour

Responsibilities

REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients' physical and behavioral health needs.
  • Develop and implement nursing care plans.
  • Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
  • Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
  • Ensure physicians' orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
  • Ensure patients' status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
  • Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
  • Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
  • Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
  • Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
  • Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
  • Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
  • Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
  • Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.


Qualifications

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
  • One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
  • CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.


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About Valley Behavioral Health

Valley Behavioral Health is a non-profit organization that provides mental health and substance abuse treatment services to individuals and families in Utah. The organization was founded in 1989 and has since grown to become one of the largest providers of behavioral health services in the state. Valley Behavioral Health offers a wide range of services, including outpatient therapy, medication management, crisis intervention, and residential treatment. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care to its clients and to promoting mental health awareness and education in the community.
Learn more about Valley Behavioral Health
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1987

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