Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit jobs in Riverside, CA

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Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Psychiatric (Psych) Unit position located at Corona Regional Rehabilitation, Magnoila Campus in Corona, CA.

This is a part-time position working every Saturday and Sunday 7:00 PM -7:30 AM.

Reporting to the Program Director/Nurse Manager, the LVN/LPT's work under the direction of the RN/Charge Nurse within the scope of his/her practice. Follows the nursing standards of care, policies and procedures to assure optimal outcomes.

The tradition of caring that culminated in the establishment of Corona Regional Medical Center began in 1965, with the founding of Corona Community Hospital. Since that time the hospital has changed to meet the needs of the rapidly growing community. Corona Community Hospital merged with Circle City Medical Center in 1992 and the resulting entity became Corona Regional Medical Center. The merged hospitals are now a 238-bed community hospital network comprised of a 160-bed acute care hospital and a 78-bed rehabilitation campus. It is certified by The Joint Commission, employs more than 1,250 trained healthcare workers and has a medical staff of approximately 347 physicians representing more than 40 specialties.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

• Knowledge of physiological and anatomical changes that occur with patients 55 plus.
• Knowledge of Patient Rights.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:

• Six months recent hospital (med/surg, psych) experience required.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

• Assaultive Behavior Management training required within 90 days from date of hire.

REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current California LVN/LPT license required.
• Current BLS (CPR) Certificate required through the American Heart Association.

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