Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Behavioral Health
Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA

Job Type: Part Time

Job Shift: Nights

Holiday Rotation: 

Department: Behavioral Health

Reporting to the Director of Patient Care Services, the Shift Manager utilizes the nursing process and organizational/ leadership skills to coordinate services of staff to patients during the designated shift.  Assures patient care is appropriate to the age and developmental level of patients served.  Assesses staff need for the unit, collaborates with the staffing coordinator, Nurse Director, and Administrative Nursing Supervisor to ensure patients needs are met.     

Minimum Experience/Skills

• 3+ years inpatient psychiatric experience or equivalent required, Previous supervision experience preferred.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials

• Current: California RN license, BLS certification, valid CA Drivers License and proof of automotive insurance. Behavioral Management Training as mandated by hospital.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing/walking.
• Lift/position up to 50 lbs. 
• Push/pull up to 50 lbs of force.
• Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, manual dexterity and mobility, ability to move quickly.

Vision Requirements

• Ability to adjust vision sufficiently to perform position accountabilities

Working Conditions

• Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and blood borne diseases, subject to varying and unpredictable situations, exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness), emergency and crisis situations, subject to irregular hours, occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries, occasional exposure to radiation hazards, radioactive substances, and biohazards