Registered Nurse (RN) - Psych
Anaheim, California
Posted Aug 17
- Shift
- Nights
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Nights
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
About this role
Overview
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! West Anaheim Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Founded in 1964, West Anaheim Medical Center is a 219-bed acute-care hospital dedicated to providing the community with high-quality, compassionate healthcare. Key services include general medical and surgical inpatient care and treatment, emergency services, surgical services, behavioral health, comprehensive heart center, and diagnostic imaging. For more information visit www.westanaheimmedctr.com.
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Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Using leadership skills and the nursing process the RN strives to meet the needs of the patient/significant others in a safe, caring, professional manner. Provides for the well being of the patients through patient advocacy, education, and effective collegial communication with physicians, other departments and staff.
Responsible for maintaining and improving clinical skills through professional development and serves as a role model for others. Performs responsibilities within the scope of practice, Hospital/Nursing Policy, State, regulatory and accreditation standards. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.
The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her assigned patients. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
Qualifications
Education, experience, training
- Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.
- Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units.
- Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care.
Pay Transparency
West Anaheim Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.
The current compensation range for this role is $50.04 to $67.27. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status: Part Time 60 Shift: Nights Equal Employment Opportunity:
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Requirements
- EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.
- Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units.
- Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care.
Place
- City
- Anaheim, California
- Median rent
- $2,175/mo
- Local household income
- $95,227/yr
- Metro price level
- 14% above the national average
- Address
- 3033 W ORANGE AVENUE, ANAHEIM, CA, 92804
- CMS overall rating
- 2 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 167
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Anaheim area index 113.6, where 100 is the national average.
Anaheim sits in the heart of Orange County, offering Southern California living near Disneyland, Angel Stadium, and the Platinum Triangle. The city blends residential neighborhoods with major entertainment and employment hubs, giving nurses a lifestyle that balances work with year-round sunshine, accessible beaches, and dense metro connectivity to Los Angeles and San Diego.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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West Anaheim Medical Center, founded in 1964, is a 219-bed acute-care community hospital located in Anaheim, California. It is a member of Prime Healthcare, a larger hospital system. The hospital provides a range of services including general medical and surgical…
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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