Staff Nurse II, Behavioral Health Inpatient (Adult)
Listed compensation
$86.59-$117.18/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SMPMC-Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center
Position Overview
The Registered Nurse, following the scope and standards of professional nursing practice, provides comprehensive patient-family centered care addressing potential and actual health and illness problems for patients and families.
A Registered Nurse, who, under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/ Director, has continual opportunity to exercise initiative and independent professional judgment, uses the nursing process to provide comprehensive patient centered nursing care for assigned patients; and as a primary member of a nursing care team, guides and monitors work of paraprofessional and other team members.
This care is performed as a part of a customer focused, service oriented team that incorporates the values of Mills Peninsula Health Services in a confidential environment.
The Registered Nurse integrates the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the Patients' Bill of Rights, Professional Scope and Standards of Practice and pertinent Specialty Standards into his or her nursing practice.
Job Description
Education
- Graduation from accredited School of Nursing
- Minimum: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)
Certification & Licensure
- RN-Registered Nurse of California
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Required Experience
Two years of relevant behavioral health experience
Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of the pathophysiology, common treatments, medications, complications and prevention strategies for area of clinical practice
- Knowledge of QSEN Competencies: Quality and Patient Safety Education core nursing competencies
- Thorough knowledge of nursing process and/or surgical procedures
- Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills to promote effective with patient/families and staff interactions
- Able to navigate electronic health record (EHR) and successfully complete competency
- Demonstrates flexibility, self-motivation
- Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written English
- Must have visual and hearing acuity
Job Shift
Evenings
Schedule: Part Time
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Variable
Weekend Requirements
Rotating Weekends
Benefits
Yes
Unions
Yes
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
28
Employee Status
Regular
- Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
- Pay Range is $86.59 to $117.18 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive patient-family centered care while exercising independent professional judgment within the nursing process. They also guide and monitor the work of paraprofessional team members in a service-oriented, confidential environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) and possess a valid California RN license along with BLS certification. A minimum of two years of relevant behavioral health experience is required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 44 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 61% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$212k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $191k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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