Registered Nurse II
Company: Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Title: Registered Nurse
II (RN II) AND Charge Nurse Department: Nursing Reports To:
Director of Nursing *This Position is for day shift between the
hours of 7:30AM - 8:00PM* POSITION SUMMARY This position is
primarily responsible for providing direct patient care services to
a diverse patient population through the administration of
medication, counseling, and health maintenance. Assesses patient’s
health needs and resources, and provides technical nursing care and
interventions to designated patient populations. Functions as
charge nurse on the units as designated by Director of Nursing
(DON) or designee. This position requires providing service to one
or more age populations including adolescents and geriatric
patients in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the
functional/developmental age of the individual served. In addition,
nurses shall have the ability to assess, treat, and appropriately
interact and care for individuals with mental health and substance
use disorders. This position requires the full understanding and
active participation in fulfilling the mission of Tarzana Treatment
Centers, Inc. (TTC). The employee is expected to demonstrate
behavior consistent with the core values. The employee shall
support TTC’s strategic plan, and the goals and direction of the
Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). The RN II level is determined
at the time of interview and through demonstration of competency in
the RN I role. The RN II is the next level of advancement following
an RN I and includes all the duties of the RN I. The RN II level
includes the ability to perform the duties of charge nurse, safely
oversight the nursing staff, and ensure the inpatient units are
functioning at optimum levels of care and service. The RN II can
make sound nursing and administrative decisions about patient care
when administration is not on site. The RN lI has experience in
behavioral health nursing care or has successfully demonstrated a
sound understanding of nursing care for behavioral health and
substance use disorder patients. Benefits Package Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance Vision Care Plan Life Insurance Paid Holidays
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Vacation Time Sick Time 401(k)
Retirement Plan Competitive wages Stability and career advancement
Continuing Education Opportunities CATAGORIES OF DUTIES Understands
the nursing role on the inpatient units. Plans and delivers nursing
assessments and interventions, related medication, and psychiatric
diagnoses of the patient. Completes pre-admission triage and
determines appropriateness of admission. Administers medications to
patients consistent with medication policies, practices, and
standards. Must have necessary computer skills to use electronic
medication systems. Communicates significant changes in patient’s
condition in a timely manner. Documents in patient’s chart nursing
goals, interventions, and clinical outcomes. Must be able to chart
in both electronic and manual patient records. Functions as an
active member of the treatment care planning team. Responds to
medical emergency situations. Demonstrates sound nursing judgment
and applies nursing standards and ethics when dealing with
urgent/emergency patient care and nursing matters or has work
experience that indicates same. Competently uses equipment
necessary for the delivery of patient care including but not
limited to: glucometer, defibrillator, EKG machine, intermittent
suction, bag/mask, oxygen, restraints/seclusions. Attends trainings
as required. Able to provide wound care as ordered by our
providers. Able to identify and report medical issues observed or
determined at admission OR observed or identified by staff and
notifies the providers as appropriate. Able to input nursing notes
and take provider orders and transcribe in the electronic medical
record or the patient’s records. Able to provide report to the team
regarding patient issues and care needs. Able to represent the
nursing team and the patient in meetings in a professional manner.
Understands the principles of treatment planning. Understands the
principles and theories of nursing care. Able to identify possible
infections and report and document as appropriate; initiate
standard precautions if needed. Administers waived tests (urine
pregnancy, blood glucose test, breathalyzer, UA drug screen, HA1c
and COVID/Flu) and maintains annual waived testing
requirements/training. Performs other job-related functions as may
be assigned by the DON or charge nurse. Charge Nurse Duties : The
RN ll is responsible for the above duties and in addition, is
responsible for the charge nurse duties listed below. Successfully
passed the probation period at TTC or has been approved to function
as a charge nurse by the DON. Is accessible to all staff while on
duty. Is able to make and demonstrate independent nursing decisions
that are in the best interest of the patient, the unit, the staff
and TTC. Acts as a mentor and professional role model to all
nursing staff on duty. Represents the TTC administration when the
administration is not on duty or not available and reports all
incidents/issues to the DON, the Unit Director, or designees in a
timely manner. Is a resource to all staff. Able to provide guidance
and oversite to the nursing staff. Able to determine if additional
nursing staff is needed or if overtime/double time is required to
meet care needs in consultation with the DON or designee. Can
assign nursing team duties to meet the needs of the inpatient
units. Reviews and assures daily nursing duties are completed
(completes the charge nurse check list daily). Provides report to
the DON or designee as needed and includes the reason for overtime
and/or double time for any nursing staff on duty in the inpatient
units. Is accountable to ensure nursing care is provided per
provider orders. Is dependable and maintains a good attendance
record. Able to identify possible infections, report and document
as appropriate; initiate standard precautions if needed.
Administers waived tests (urine pregnancy test, blood glucose test,
UA drug screen, breath alcohol tester, and fentanyl urine screen)
and maintains annual waived testing requirements/trainings as
required. Performs other job-related functions as may be assigned
by the DON or designee. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS ? An active
California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) license as a
Registered Nurse (RN) ? An active CPR certification. SETTING
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which
provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical
dependency and primary care services. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race,
nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and disability
in its hiring practices. ADA REQUIREMENT Tarzana Treatment Centers,
Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination
is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled
persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the
essential functions of a job
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