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# Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

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Listed on Tenet Healthcare’s official careers site. Posted October 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Tenet Healthcare’s careers site →](https://jobs.tenethealth.com/job/modesto/registered-nurse-rn-behavioral-health/1127/100792027200)

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## Job description

Overview ﻿ Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters! At Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals.

That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance.

The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

### Job Summary

Job Type: Per Diem Job Shift: Days Holiday Rotation: Department: Behavioral Health Reporting to the Director of Case Management, the Utilization Review Nurse is responsible for ensuring that patients being admitted to Doctors Behavioral Health Center are admitted to the appropriate level of care in accordance with the vision and goals of Doctors Medical Center and the regulatory guidelines as set by the state and federal rules.

The Utilization Review Nurse ensures quality, cost-effective patient care through planning; communication, critical thinking and facilitation of the multi-disciplinary patient care team. Coordinates Utilization Review activities to ensure that authorizations are obtained for in-patient acute hospitalizations. Acts as a liaison between MD’s, the Treatment Team and External Review Organizations. Reviews the Treatment Plan and monitors the delivery of care to make sure the desired treatment outcomes are achieved..

Communicates reimbursement issues, trends and patterns to the Director of Case Management and the Administrator.

### Qualifications

Minimum Education: BSN preferred.

### Minimum Experience/Skills

One or more year’s recent acute hospital experience Minimum of one year acute, inpatient psychiatric or chemical dependency experience. Good communication, documentation and organizational skills. Self motivated and able to function with a minimum of supervision. Demonstrates personal maturity, independent judgment and integrity.

### License/Certificates/Credentials

Current CA Registered Nurse License Current BLS certification #LI-ML2 Organization Description Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity. DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care.

Doctors Medical Center offers a wide range of services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and childrens services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive care. Join our team! Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

### E-Verify

[http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify](http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. 2603022825

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 15, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 17, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 17, 2026
- Listed for: 2 days
- Location: Modesto, CA
- Pay: {'@type': 'MonetaryAmount', 'currency': '', 'value': {'@type': 'QuantitativeValue', 'unitText': ''}}[Apply on Tenet Healthcare’s careers site →](https://jobs.tenethealth.com/job/modesto/registered-nurse-rn-behavioral-health/1127/100792027200)

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