Psychiatric Nurse-25452507

 

Interested candidates are encouraged to immediately apply.  

Interviews will take place on Thursdays.  Qualifying applicants will be invited via email to schedule an interview.  Candidates should be prepared to immediately complete background paperwork following the interview.

Base Pay: $122,512.00  Annually*

Current vacancies are for San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital and Behavioral Health Centers. San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital is located at 3853 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92110, however the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other HHSA departments.

 

Psychiatric Nurses at the Psychiatric Hospital are assigned to one of two shifts:  

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTERS

The County Operated Outpatient Behavioral Health Centers are recruiting compassionate and client-focused Psychiatric Nurses to join our team.  As a vital member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide exceptional care for patients and make a positive impact in the San Diego community. Enjoy the benefits of working with us, including day hours (no nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities) in a hands-off/non-restraint environment. The position offers a unique opportunity to participate in a variety of duties, work collaboratively with community partners, and develop long-term relationships with clients. Make a difference - apply today! 

SAN DIEGO COUNTY PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL 
The San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (SDCPH) is a publicly funded, free-standing psychiatric hospital.  It is a locked facility and a component of the San Diego County Behavioral Health Services' continuum of care.  The mission of the Hospital is to provide psychiatric evaluation and crisis intervention-oriented acute treatment for adult residents of San Diego County.  The goal of the Hospital is to help stabilize patients' behavioral health crisis, and move ahead to a less restrictive level of care.
 
For more information about SDCPH, click here.
***Effective September 9, 2022, this hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee’s name on your job application in the space provided. ***

Psychiatric Nurses participate in providing exceptional behavioral health care through demonstrating compassion, empathy and perseverance for our patients and their entrusting families. Committed to providing psychiatric excellence, we seek experienced psychiatric nurses with a professional passion to complement our current team.

Our nurses are engaged, lifelong learners who believe in a culture of collaboration, communication and a team approach to quality patient care. This is a unique environment for learning and implementing a diverse set of nursing skills.

Note: Must have applied for a Registered Nurse License from the California Board Registered Nursing at time of application.

NOTES

• Experience in a psychiatric, detox, or emergency setting is highly desirable.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider CPR certification is required prior to the time of appointment.
• Valid Professional Assault Crisis and Restraint Certification Training certification is highly desirable.  New incumbents must complete this training during orientation and prior to working with patients.
• A valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI) is required at time of appointment.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments.  This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
 
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview.  Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS
 
Required licenses, certifications and registrations must be maintained throughout employment in this class.
 
Licenses
 
A valid and current Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing required at time of appointment.
 
Valid California Class C driver's license, which must be maintained throughout employment in this class, is required at time of appointment, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel. Employees in this class may be required to use their own vehicle.
 
Certification/Registration
 
 Valid CPR certification required by the time of appointment.
 
 Valid PRO-ACT (Professional Assault Crisis and Restraint Certification Training) Certification is highly desirable. New incumbents must complete this training during orientation and prior to working with patients.
 
A valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI) is required at the time of employment.

INTERVIEWS AND HIRING PROCESS 

• Job Offer and Background Process: Day of interview.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
•  Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. 

EVALUATION PROCESS

Qualified applicants will be placed on a three (3) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you give will be scored using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

NOTES

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis. 

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