Staff Nurse II, Behavioral Health

1 month ago
California$82.84 - $112.10/hrPer Diem / PRNPsychiatry

Job Description

About the Role

Join Sutter Health as a Staff Nurse II, Behavioral Health in United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $82.84 - $112.10/hr

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Sutter Health as a Staff Nurse II, Behavioral Health.

Key Skills

AssessmentCoordinationPatient CarePatient EducationTransitions Of CareHolistic CareIndividualized CarePlan Of Care DevelopmentCommunicationCollaborationCritical ThinkingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsComputer ApplicationsProblem SolvingPHI Privacy

Key Responsibilities

The role is accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care within an acute setting. This involves delivering holistic and individualized care and developing a comprehensive plan of care that considers psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Associate degree in nursing, current RN licensure for the state of practice, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. A minimum of two years of recent relevant experience is required, along with demonstrated knowledge of nursing theories, medical terminology, and healthcare safety practices.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Nurse II, Behavioral Health at Sutter Health a 2.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Sutter Health is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Sutter Health lists compensation for this registered nurse position at $82k to $112k annually.

This is approximately 68% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $112000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Assessment, Coordination, Patient Care, Patient Education, Transitions Of Care, Holistic Care, Individualized Care, Plan Of Care Development. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The role is accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care within an acute setting. This involves delivering holistic and individualized care and developing a comprehensive plan ...

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Psychiatry registered nurse jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Ceres, California
2-5
2.2

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

1mo ago

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