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Aurora San Diego

Private psychiatric hospital with inpatient–outpatient care

Registered Nurse - Psychiatry

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 12
Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USA$50 - $67 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Maintain a current California Registered Nurse license.
  • Hold BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association.
  • Have basic knowledge of abnormal psychology as typically found in the adult psychiatric population.
  • Be familiar with psychopharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with the adult psychiatric population.

Responsibilities

  • Collect and analyze data regarding patients’ physical, psychological, self-care, educational, and anticipated discharge-planning needs.
  • Develop a comprehensive outline of care to attain expected outcomes, including specific goals and interventions that delineate nursing actions unique to each patient.
  • Maintain effective communication with all units and departments.
  • Supervise direct patient care as required.
  • Carry out medication-management responsibilities.
  • Conduct patient community meetings.
  • Provide input into the discharge-planning process.
  • Maintain patient- and unit-related documentation.
  • Maintain a safe, orderly, and therapeutic environment for patients.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse (PMHN) qualification is highly preferred.
  • Three to five years of RN psychiatric experience is highly preferred.
  • Basic teaching and training skills are helpful.
  • Demonstrate sound leadership skills and critical thinking.
  • Have problem-solving, organizational, time-management, and crisis-intervention skills.

About the Company

Aurora San Diego

Private psychiatric hospital with inpatient–outpatient care

Aurora San Diego provides mental health and substance use treatment at a 101-bed psychiatric hospital for children, teens, and adults, offering inpatient care as well as PHP and IOP programs. Treatments use evidence-based methods such as CBT, group and family therapy, and medication-assisted treatment, delivered through structured care plans with coordination to major insurers. The center differentiates itself through its dual-diagnosis focus, military and first-responder programs, and being part of the broader Aurora Behavioral Health Care system with multiple locations. Its goal is to improve outcomes for people with mental health and substance use disorders across ages by delivering comprehensive care and ensuring access through a wide insurance network.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Founded
2000

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