Ability To Work: Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing; and,
1. two years of nursing experience in an acute care psychiatric or outpatient community mental health facility or,
2. equivalent combination of training, education or experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities and license.
Knowledge of: the laws and regulations pertaining to psychiatric nursing; the various methods, techniques, and procedures used in psychiatric nursing; the uses and effects of psychotropic drugs and narcotics; patient safety practices and facility security; theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy; symptoms and behavior patterns of emotionally disturbed and mentally ill patients; mental health community resources and services; the principles, practices, and laws of professional nursing; health education and interviewing and counseling techniques; common illnesses, diseases, disabilities, injuries, and nutrition; medical equipment operation; supervisory practices.
Job Description: This is a lead class and is distinguished from Psychiatric Nurse II in that the major functions of the Senior class involve assisting the Psychiatric Nursing Supervisor in planning and organizing training for nursing staff, evaluating clinic activities, and acting in the supervisor's absence.
This class is distinguished from Staff Nurse, Senior by the specialization in psychiatric nursing.
About Salary: $31.75-$38.76 every hour / $5,523-$6,742 monthly / Range: 6266
Definition: Under direction, provides professional psychiatric nursing care to acutely and chronically ill patients and assists the Psychiatric Nursing Supervisor in providing direction and training to staff; performs related duties as required.
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