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**Registered Nurse (RN) - Psych 3 East
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : National City, CA, 91950
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
Overview
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Paradise Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Paradise Valley Hospital is the South Bay’s oldest hospital, the second oldest hospital in all of San Diego County, and the largest employer in National City. For more than 100 years, Paradise Valley Hospital has served San Diego faithfully, proud of our heritage and providing numerous programs and services to meet the changing needs of our community. Our 291-bed, acute care hospital featuresthe San Diego Spine & Joint Center, a highly credentialed acute rehabilitation center, our Paradise Health & Senior Center, a fully equipped and modern cardiac catheterization lab, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical services, and 24-hour emergency services. In addition to our healthcare services, we offer comprehensive behavioral health services on the hospital campus and Bayview campus in Chula Vista. Services include psychiatric continuum of care for adult patients, inpatient services, and intensive outpatient services. Learn more at https://www.paradisevalleyhospital.net/.
Responsibilities
Registered nurses (RNs) perform basic duties that include treating patients, educating patients about mental and medical conditions, and providing advice and emotional support to patients’ and/or family members, running therapeutic groups, psychiatric crisis intervention, seclusion and restraint of patients. RNs record patients’ medical histories and symptoms, help to perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation. RNs teach patients and their families how to manage their illness or injury, diet and exercise programs, and self-administration of medication and physical therapy. Other related duties.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards. 4. Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units. 5. Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care.
Pay Transparency
Paradise Valley Hospital 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 $48.48 to $66.83. 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
Full TimeShift
DaysEqual 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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Privacy Notice for California Applicants: https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Notice-at-Collection-and-Privacy-Policy-for-California-Job-Applicants.pdf
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Frequently asked questions
Psych RNs on Psych 3 East customize care by integrating behavioral health programming and interdisciplinary treatment teams, ensuring patients receive targeted psychiatric interventions alongside medical nursing practices. This approach enhances recovery for diverse mental health conditions within an acute care hospital setting.
Starting as a new grad psych nurse in National City involves gaining hands-on experience with inpatient behavioral health units, obtaining necessary state licensure, and engaging in continuous education on mental health laws. Local hospitals like Paradise Valley Hospital foster growth through mentorship and behavioral health program exposure.
A valid California RN license and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are essential. Familiarity with state-specific mental health laws and training in crisis intervention and patient safety protocols are also highly valued to comply with healthcare regulations and ensure effective psychiatric nursing care.
This compensation range aligns well with Southern California standards for psychiatric RNs, reflecting the demand in National City’s healthcare market. While slightly higher than some neighboring areas, it balances cost of living and hospital specialization, making it attractive for experienced psych nurses seeking stable roles.
Prime Healthcare Services offers tuition reimbursement and numerous voluntary benefits designed to encourage ongoing professional development. Registered Nurses receive access to behavioral health training and interdisciplinary resources, fostering advancement opportunities within psychiatric nursing and broader clinical specialties.
Paradise Valley Hospital’s rich heritage and comprehensive behavioral health services, including both inpatient and intensive outpatient programs, create a unique environment. Psych nurses benefit from a fully equipped acute care setting with specialized centers like the San Diego Spine & Joint Center, enhancing multidisciplinary collaboration.
Day shifts often involve coordinating therapeutic groups and patient education alongside routine nursing duties, requiring strong communication skills and adaptability. Managing patient crises and ensuring safety through interventions like seclusion or restraint demand vigilance while balancing administrative responsibilities.
National City experiences typical Southern California traffic congestion, especially during peak hours, which can extend commutes for psych nurses. However, the hospital’s central location offers access to public transit and carpool options, helping mitigate travel stress and improve punctuality.
Psych RNs need proficiency in California’s Mental Health Services Act, patient confidentiality laws, and patient rights during psychiatric care. Knowledge of legal protocols for seclusion, restraint, and crisis intervention ensures compliance and safety within inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings.