Required QualificationsActive, current, and unencumbered Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing AHA Basic Life Support Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only) Management of Assaultive Behavior Certification upon start date Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Hollywood and Van Nuys Employees only) Preferred QualificationsBachelor of Science in Nursing Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (RN-BC) Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and familiesPhysical RequirementsThese are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly Sitting - Occasionally Reaching with Hands and Arms - Constantly Climb or Balance - Frequently Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Occasionally Talking - Frequently Hearing - Constantly Seeing - Constantly Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Constantly Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - Constantly Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - Frequently Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - Frequently Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - Frequently Driving - None Essential Job Functions / Major Areas of ResponsibilityThe essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.