Registered Nurse New Graduates Encouraged to Apply

About the position

Kedren Community Health Center, Inc. is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse I (RN I) to provide professional nursing care to patients in an acute psychiatric setting. Working as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team and under the guidance of senior nursing staff, the RN I is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. This position is well suited for a recent nursing graduate or early-career RN interested in developing clinical experience in behavioral and psychiatric healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized plans of care.
• Provide direct and indirect nursing care in accordance with established nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor patients for changes in physical, behavioral, and mental health status and respond appropriately.
• Administer medications and therapeutic treatments as ordered and within the RN scope of practice.
• Apply crisis intervention techniques while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, behavioral health professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete patient documentation and clinical records.
• Protect patient rights, privacy, confidentiality, and security.
• Provide patient education and health promotion as appropriate.
• Demonstrate compassion, cultural sensitivity, professionalism, and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in patient care conferences, staff development, education programs, and other clinical activities.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements for suspected child, elder, or dependent adult abuse.
• Seek guidance and consultation from senior nursing staff when appropriate.
• Assist with special assignments and other nursing responsibilities as directed by Nursing Management.

Requirements

• Current and valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrated crisis intervention, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide care in a fast-paced environment serving high-acuity psychiatric patients.
• Ability to work effectively with culturally and ethnically diverse patient populations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Ability to maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation.

Nice-to-haves

• New graduate and early-career Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply.
• 0–2 years of nursing experience working with emotionally or mentally distressed patients preferred.
• Experience in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting preferred.