RN Job
Clinical RN, EmPath
Job Description
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.
Qualifications
Licensure and Certification:
- Current California RN licenseCurrent 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
About the Hospital
Be a part of the team at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, the healthcare leader in the Santa Clarita Valley.
