Job Summary:

The EmPATH Unit Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care to individuals experiencing acute psychiatric or behavioral health crises. Utilizing the nursing process, the RN independently assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members. The nurse supports a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented environment, promoting stabilization and emotional healing. This role requires adherence to all hospital policies, regulatory standards, and best practices in mental health and emergency care, while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety, dignity, and therapeutic engagement.

Licensure and Certification:

• Current California RN license
• Current BLS provider card
• Workplace violence/de-escalation training required
• Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing certification preferred

Additional Licensure and Certification:

• LAC DMH LPS Evaluator & Allied Health Credentialed Professional required within 6 months of hire

Education:

• Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN) required
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred

Experience:

• Minimum (2) years psychiatric acute care experience preferred
• Minimum (1) year acute hospital experience preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Problem solving skills
• Basic computer skills