Registered Nurse
- BLS
Open in 2 locations
Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
California
2 openSan Diego, California (opens on this page)
Full-time · Posted 1y+ ago
La Mesa, California (opens on this page)
Full-time · Posted 1y+ ago
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About the job
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Registered Nurse needed for Psychiatric Outpatient Program
Are you interested in working in a fast-paced, challenging behavioral healthcare organization? Are you interested in a position that is rewarding and makes a difference in the lives of others? Do you like to be challenged and work in a setting that allows you to grow? Then API wants to hear from you!
Registered Nurse needed, this position is based at our PATH location. Alvarado Parkway Institute’s PATH program is a partnership with PATH Connections Housing. The facility is located in beautiful downtown San Diego. Paid parking is included in the employee compensation package for this location. The population served is homeless or at risk of homelessness mentally ill adults, including clients with dual diagnoses.
This is a Monday through Friday, 8 hour shift position.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of quality general and psychiatric nursing care to adults with emotional or psychiatric disorders. The RN position will serve actively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, supporting the organization and program philosophy of care; to ensure the safety and well-being of each patient. At Alvarado Parkway Institute we strive to deliver care focused on compassion and patient needs.
Experience and License
- Registered Nurse, current State of California Board of Registered Nursing license in good standing required.
- Psychiatric nursing experience preferred but not required.
- BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Certification required.
Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System (API) offers a comprehensive benefit package for our full time and part-time employees including a generous PDO (Paid Days Off) accrual rate, sick time, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k) and other value-added plans including accident insurance, long term care insurance and legal assistance.
Join our team of compassionate healthcare professionals and commit to improving mental health and quality of life by helping people maximize their potential. Work where you can make a positive impact and lasting difference in people’s lives.
Please include your resume and salary requirements when applying.
From Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System's job posting for San Diego, California, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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