Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN)

Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) – San Jose Behavioral Health Hospital

Join the dedicated and passionate nursing team at San Jose Behavioral Health (SJBH), a 133‑bed inpatient mental health facility in Northern California. We provide compassionate, quality care and embrace growth opportunities for our staff.

Schedule

Full‑time, 5 days a week, 8‑hour shifts. Day shift: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $60.00 – $69.97
• Benefits: referral bonus, major group health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k), excellent training program, free parking.

Purpose Statement

Provide professional nursing care to patients with a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude, fostering a supportive and therapeutic environment. Patient safety is a priority.

Essential Functions

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs; develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about conditions.
• Deliver care within the scope of practice and facility policies.
• Ensure physician orders are documented accurately.
• Document ongoing status assessments and med administration, including controlled substances.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently.
• Build therapeutic rapport, maintain professional boundaries.
• Coordinate unit activities as directed; communicate professionally with patients, visitors, and coworkers.

Education / Licensure / Experience / Skills

• Graduated from an accredited nursing school.
• Current RN license in the state of employment, or eligibility to practice in that state.
• At least one year of nursing experience; psychiatric/mental health or substance‑use nursing experience is a plus.
• CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid certification may be required per state or facility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal, and local laws.