Registered Nurse (Part Time)
Company: ALVARADO PARKWAY INSTITUTE
Location: La Mesa
Posted on: January 21, 2023
Job Description:
Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
La Mesa - Main Campus - La Mesa, CA
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$42.00 - $50.60 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Health Care
About API
Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) is San Diego's leading provider of
comprehensive mental health and substance abuse care. As a part of
our Behavioral Healthcare system, API operates a free-standing 66
bed psychiatric hospital in La Mesa, California with four Intensive
Outpatient/Partial Hospitalization Programs. These programs
emphasize symptom management, community integration, and prevention
of hospitalization or re-hospitalization.
Alvarado Parkway Institute is currently seeking a qualified
individual to join our team as a Registered Nurse.
Our Registered Nurses are responsible for the delivery of quality
general and psychiatric nursing care to adults with emotional or
psychiatric disorders. Our Registered Nurses will serve actively as
a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, supporting the
organization and program philosophy of care; to ensure the safety
and well-being of our patients.
*Position requires availability for variable shifts and days
including weekends.
You must complete an application online at our website to be
considered for possible employment: https://apibhs.com/careers
REGISTERED NURSE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrates sound leadership and strong communication
skills
- Record of consistently high quality of clinical and
interpersonal skills to be an exemplary role model to others
- Displays basic knowledge of treatment procedures/familiarity
with psychotropic medications
- Interventions common to acute psychotic as well as to
non-violent crises intervention practice
- The RN has a basic knowledge of abnormal psychology as
typically found in the psychiatric patient population
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology especially those terms
associated with psychiatric care
Required Education and Experience:
- Valid Registered Nurse License from the California Board of
Registered Nursing in good standing.
- Current CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Evident (EHR) experience strongly preferred
- 1 year of RN experience
- 1 year of RN experience in a behavioral health setting strongly
preferred
Physical Requirements
- While performing the duties of this job, this position is
frequently required to do the following:
- Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve
information from a computer.
- Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and
wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions
efficiently for extended periods of time.
- Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner
which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking,
including a diverse population.
- Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention
to detail and accuracy.
- Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic
functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies;
collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and
information.
- Vision see details of objects at close range.
- Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
- Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come
and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
- Walk and/or stand for long periods of time (3/4 of the
workday).
- Lift up to fifteen (15) pounds.
Conditions of Employment
In compliance with API's policies and guidelines, all API employees
are required to adhere to the following:
Background/Reference Check & Licensure/Certification
- Completion of a satisfactory background and reference
checks.
- Employee signed employment non-compete/confidentiality
agreement
- Individuals whose position may require licensure, registration
or certification must maintain such as current and valid. It is the
employee's responsibility to send updated copies to Human Resources
before the expiration date. It is the employee's responsibility to
notify Human Resources of any changes or proposed changes in status
to licensure, registration, or certification. Failure to do so
could result in employee suspension.
Covid-19 and Flu Vaccinations; Medical
- Provide a copy of COVID-19 Vaccination OR have an Exemption
Request (Deferred Pregnancy, Medical, or Religious) approved by the
API HR Director; and those who have an approved Exemption must
undergo weekly COVID-19 testing and observe all other infection
control requirements, including face coverings.
- Annual Flu vaccination is required as a condition of hire and
ongoing employment. Only those who are allergic to the vaccine or
meet contraindications as indicated on the current CDC Vaccine
Information Statement shall be exempt from this condition of hire
and ongoing employment but are required to wear a mask while inside
an API owned or operated building or vehicle during influenza
season, Employees must provide physician documentation to support
any reported allergy or contraindication. Flu season typically runs
between November and March.
- Pass drug and alcohol test performed by East County Urgent
Care
- Clear TB skin test or Chest X-Ray at East County Urgent
Care
- Complete a satisfactory physical examination at East County
Urgent Care designed solely to determine your ability to perform
the duties of the position being offered.
Benefits
Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System (API) offers a
comprehensive benefits package for our full-time and part-time
employees.
- 401(k)
- Accident Insurance, Hospital plan & Critical Illness Plan
- Dental & Vision
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Referral Bonus Plan
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Legal Assistance Plan
- Life insurance
- Medical (Employee and dependent contributions)
- PDO (Paid Days Off)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Sick time
EEO Statement
API provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws.
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