What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Nurse position at CommonSpirit Health?
*Job Summary and Responsibilities*
As our Nurse, you will be at the forefront of delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care, directly contributing to the health and well-being of those we serve.
Every day you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, administering medications, performing treatments, and educating patients and families.
To be successful in this role, you must possess strong clinical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, a compassionate and patient-centered approach, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Founded in 1974, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center is a 35-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 3,000 patients annually, the center offers a full complement of services including behavioral evaluations, a chemical recovery program, and inpatient services. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is the only psychiatric and substance abuse hospital in the area.
[One Community. One Mission. One California ](https://youtu.be/RrPuiSnALJY?si=pvQgPZ6ZWZM60TPV)
*Pay Range*
$66.31 - $86.01 /hour
As our Nurse, you will be at the forefront of delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care, directly contributing to the health and well-being of those we serve.
Every day you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, administering medications, performing treatments, and educating patients and families.
To be successful in this role, you must possess strong clinical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, a compassionate and patient-centered approach, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.
- Identifies self by name and title to patient/family.
- Determines presence/type of Advanced Directive.
- Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified.
- Understands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee.
- Establishes presence of consent prior to treatment/procedures.
- Job Requirements*Required
- A minimum of 6 months recent experience in an Psychiatric and/or ChemicalDependency Nursing Acute Care Facility
- Current Registered Nurse in CA
- Basic Life Support - CPR
Founded in 1974, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center is a 35-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 3,000 patients annually, the center offers a full complement of services including behavioral evaluations, a chemical recovery program, and inpatient services. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is the only psychiatric and substance abuse hospital in the area.
[One Community. One Mission. One California ](https://youtu.be/RrPuiSnALJY?si=pvQgPZ6ZWZM60TPV)
*Pay Range*
$66.31 - $86.01 /hour
Salary : $66 - $86