We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry Position Overview: Under general supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment, provides and assists in delivering nursing care for assigned patients, with primary behavioral health need focusing on the physiological aspects of patient care and functioning as a member of a nursing care team.
Takes into account the need to integrate psychotherapeutic and medical nursing care practices in dealing with patients. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Sutter Health organization, and specific departmental/organizational initiatives.
HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) CERTIFICATION &
PSYT-Psychiatric Technician OR LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse TYPICAL
1 year recent relevant experience SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and interventions. Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work in an environment where patients and their families/representatives may be experiencing stress. Ability to work as a team. These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job.
Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines. Job
Nights
Short Hour Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Friday Weekend
Saturday
No Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 16 Employee Status: Short Hour Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
is $33.82 to $43.28 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program.
Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.