Working for an organization with the size and resources of Kaiser Permanente Southern California means having the potential to positively affect the health and well-being of entire communities. That's because each of us-from our financial professionals and IT team members to our RNs and physicians on the front line of care-shares a commitment to providing the best possible care experience. One of the most diverse regions in the country, Southern California offers everything from quaint coastal communities to bustling urban cities, high desert plains to snowy mountain peaks. Here, you'll find the cultural, lifestyle, and recreational amenities to complement your work and your life. Come discover the resources, support, and opportunity you need to build the career you've always wanted.

Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures

Basic Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II required
- Minimum one (1) year of recent RN Psych experience
- Two (2) or more years in a behavioral health setting, telephone triage support preferred
- Graduate from an accredited nursing school
- BSN preferred
- Current CA RN License
- Psychiatric & chemical dependency knowledge & ability to work w/ dual diagnosis patients
- Able to triage & evaluate various aspects of the psychiatric population
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills required
- Knowledge of psychiatric medications, actions & side effects in an adult & pediatric population
- Child & family education & learning theory technique, preferred
- Group leadership skills, excellent verbal & written communication skills, including the ability to gather information & express empathy on the telephone, the ability to remain positive & helpful when very busy & w/ difficult patient population & the ability to multitask & prioritize work, preferred
- Computer skills to include data entry, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & HealthConnect, preferred


Notes:
- This is a Per Diem position, schedule may vary according to departmental needs
- Flexible working hours
- Must successfully pass or have passed the bilingual test (within the last 12 months), or be active in the QBS program.



Primary Location: California-West Covina

Scheduled Hours (1-40): 0

Shift: Variable

Working Days: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri

Working Hours Start: 7:00 AM

Working Hours End: 8:00 PM

Schedule: Per Diem

Job Type: Standard

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group: NUHW

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job: Nursing Licensed

Public Department Name: Psychiatry

Travel: No

Job Eligible for Benefits: No

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.