Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Preferred Experience: A minimum of three (3) years experience in a psychiatric health-care facility.

Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the California State Board of Nursing.

Additional Requirements: CPR certification and successful completion of Handle with Care (HWC) training (provided in-house), including appropriate use of Seclusion and Restraint, within 30 days of employment, and prior to assisting in a restraining process. Must pass a medication administration exam and complete a basic developmental competency exam.

All Candidates are expected to know and be able to do the following:

• Knowledge of psychiatric and medical nursing procedures is essential.
• Knowledge of all code procedures
• Knowledge of Mental Health Laws and Child Abuse/Neglect/Maltreatment laws, and the DHS provider agreement as applicable
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines
• Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers
• Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures
• Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to effectively problem-solve
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication
• Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures
• Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups to which assigned (ranging from adolescent to geriatrics)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to meet corporate deadlines
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations