RN Clinical Staff Nurse - EmPATH - Full Time Nights $7 differential
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Whittier, CA
19 hours ago
$80k - $100k
Job Description
Join Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital as a Registered Nurse in the EmPATH unit, where you'll provide critical care to mental health patients and play a vital role in their recovery. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment dedicated to patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
Provide nursing care to mental health clients
Evaluate patients for suicidal or homicidal tendencies
Oversee direct patient care and perform assessments
Provide treatment and discharge planning
Utilize nursing process as a problem-solving model
Communicate effectively using SBAR
Document patient care and maintain compliance with policies
Supervise and evaluate ancillary nursing personnel
Participate in quality and performance improvement activities
Required Qualifications
Associate's degree in nursing or higher
Current California Nursing license
Minimum 2 years of experience as RN in acute adult outpatient or inpatient psychiatric unit