- Supervises the psychiatric nursing services of an assigned area, which may include the Psychiatric Health Facility in the Acute Psychiatric and Forensic Services Branch of Health and Human Services or other assigned area.
- Supervises and determines the clinical aspects of psychiatric nursing services, to include clinical skills application, quality of nursing care and individual nursing performance of unit nurses.
- Contributes to employee performance evaluation and management. Implements applicable state regulations pertaining to the provision of nursing services within a Psychiatric Health Facility or other assigned area.
- When necessary, assists in performing nursing functions, to include admitting/discharging patients, assessing patient condition, receiving and executing physician orders, administering tests and medications, recording/maintaining patient charts, administering emergency care, and other related functions.
- Communicates with staff of adjoining shifts to gather/exchange information; review notes of events occurring on preceding shifts and reviews special instructions.
- Makes regular rounds to review patient charts, issue special instructions, and discuss problems involving nursing care, treatment or staffing with the Program Manager, nurses or Staff Psychiatrist.
- Monitors the condition of acutely mentally ill patients who may be dangerous to themselves and/or to others, and who may be assaultive or unpredictable.
- Monitors status of new and emergency patients.
- Coordinates patient care with Mental Health Therapists.
- Works with staff on all matters of patient safety.
- Works with PHF Program Manager to reassign shift personnel as required.
- Confers regularly with Program Manager, Staff Psychiatrist and/or Clinical Director to discuss problems; confers regularly with appropriate manager to discuss problems or other issues.
- Maintains security of assigned facilities.
- Audits care plans and charts.
- Maintains records of unit/shift activities.
- Reviews various documentation and processes, forwards, or takes other action as appropriate.
- Responds to emergency calls.
- Maintains departmental records.
- Maintains inventory of departmental supplies and medications; counts, logs, and disposes of
- expired medications; initiates request for new or replacement materials.
- Answers the telephone, provides information, takes messages and/or directs calls as appropriate.
- Responds to requests for information or assistance.
- Attends and conducts meetings.
- Performs in service training.
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Description
Salary : $89, $120,064.26 AnnuallyLocation : Yuba City, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: SC
Department: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Division: Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 06/06/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
JOB SUMMARY
Under direction, supervises the psychiatric nursing services of an assigned area which may include the Acute Psychiatric Services Branch of Health and Human Services or other assigned area; assigns, supervises, provides, and reports on direct patient care.
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EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.
Knowledge of: General and psychiatric nursing principles and practices, methods and procedures; principles of nursing administration; applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; medical terminology; hospital routine and equipment; nursing problems involved in psychiatric wards or units; use and effects of medications and narcotics; principles of medical record keeping; principles and practices of supervision and employee development; basic mathematics; and standard office equipment.
Ability to: Administer treatments, medication and narcotics; plan, train and direct the work of other nursing and support personnel; apply routine nursing techniques in the care and treatment of patients; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with patients and individuals at all organizational levels; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; understand and follow oral and written instructions; prepare reports; maintain medical charts and records; maintain confidentiality of patient/client information; operate standard office equipment; and utilize various software programs relevant to the position.
Education and Experience: Four years of experience in nursing administration or supervision with experience in psychiatric nursing; or Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field with experience in psychiatric nursing and two years of experience in nursing administration; or Possess a Master's degree in Psychiatric Nursing or related field with experience in administration.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential Duties require the following physical skills and work requirements:
Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies; effectively deal with personal danger; maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of exercising sound judgment and rational thinking under varied circumstances; maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include assisting in subduing resisting individuals; must be able to support the weight of patients for brief periods of time in positioning/transporting; ability to operate and use a variety of health care equipment/tools and standard office equipment; must be able to work in a health care environment; distinguish colors; ability to operate a motor vehicle.
License or Certificate: Possession of a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. May require possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver's License.
Recruitment Process
The recruitment process for this position includes completing an application and participating in oral interview(s). Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date for this position if you believe you have a disability, which would make it difficult to participate in any portion of the recruitment process and would require reasonable accommodation. Sutter County reserves the right to require medical documentation concerning the need for accommodation. Offers of employment are contingent upon investigation of employment history, references, drug testing, medical review/exam and fingerprinting in addition to other appropriate requirements of the position.
NOTE: Sutter County utilizes E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.
The County of Sutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Sutter County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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