Psychiatric Nurse-26452507

The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for the position of **Psychiatric Nurse** Reflecting our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent, candidates selected for this classification are hired at the highest step 5, at the base pay of $130,020.80 within the salary range. Future Salary Increases: \*\* June 2027 – 5.63% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 2.63% Market Adjustment) ***Interviews will be week of August 17, 2026*** ***Offers will be made week of August 24, 2026.*** HOURLY RATES AND PREMIUMS *Psychiatric Nurses at the Psychiatric Hospital are assigned to one of two shifts:* *Morning (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) or Night (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.)* **SAN DIEGO COUNTY PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL** The San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (SDCPH) is a publicly funded, free-standing psychiatric hospital. It is a locked facility and a component of the San Diego County Behavioral Health Services' continuum of care. The mission of the Hospital is to provide psychiatric evaluation and crisis intervention-oriented acute treatment for adult residents of San Diego County. The goal of the Hospital is to help stabilize patients' behavioral health crisis, and move ahead to a less restrictive level of care. Read more abou tthe [San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital SDCPH,](https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/bhs/SDCPH.html) \*\*\*Effective September 9, 2022, this hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee’s name on your job application in the space provided. \*\*\* Psychiatric Nurses participate in providing exceptional behavioral health care through demonstrating compassion, empathy and perseverance for our patients and their entrusting families. Committed to providing psychiatric excellence, we seek experienced psychiatric nurses with a professional passion to complement our current team. Our nurses are engaged, lifelong learners who believe in a culture of collaboration, communication and a team approach to quality patient care. This is a unique environment for learning and implementing a diverse set of nursing skills. Current vacancies are at the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital, 3853 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92110, however the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other locations. Please read a description of [Psychiatric Nurse,](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty/classspecs/80658?keywords=4525&pagetype=classSpecifications) including essential functions, working conditions, etc. **Hiring Process and Timeline** The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. - Job Offer and Background Process: After interviews week of August 24, 2026. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening. - Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results. - Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date. If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. **Minimum Qualifications** Possession of a valid and current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing at time of appointment. **Note:** Must have applied for a Registered Nurse License from the California Board Registered Nursing at time of application. **Notes** - Experience in a psychiatric, detox, or emergency setting is highly desirable. - Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider CPR certification is required prior to the time of appointment. - Valid Professional Assault Crisis and Restraint Certification Training certification is highly desirable. New incumbents must complete this training during orientation and prior to working with patients. - A…