Job descriptionJob Description Job Title Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Acute Adult Job Summary Join a dedicated team as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse on an acute adult behavioral medicine unit in La Palma, California. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to adult patients experiencing acute psychiatric crises, focusing on stabilization and therapeutic intervention. The successful candidate will be responsible for comprehensive patient assessment, medication management, crisis intervention, and collaborative care planning within a multidisciplinary team. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient well-being in a dynamic behavioral health setting. Key Responsibilities Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments and develop individualized care plans for adult patients. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring for effectiveness and adverse reactions. Implement crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. Monitor and document patient progress, behaviors, and responses to interventions accurately. Collaborate effectively with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals. Provide patient and family education regarding mental health conditions, treatment plans, and coping strategies. Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu, adhering to all hospital policies and procedures. Required Qualifications Current Registered Nurse (RN) license. Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse. Minimum of 6 months of recent experience in an acute Behavioral Health or Psychiatric unit, specifically with adult populations. Preferred Qualifications Not specified. Skills & Competencies Clinical Skills: Psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques (e.g., Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - NVCI or CPI), medication administration, therapeutic communication, milieu management. Equipment: Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, specifically EPIC. Soft Skills: Empathy, strong communication (verbal and written), critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, adaptability, stress management, cultural competence. Shift Details Shift Type: Night Shift (NOC) Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts) Days per week: 3 days per week Contract Length: 13 weeks Call Requirements: Not specified. Weekend Rotations: Not specified. Licensing Requirements Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.