Adolescent Psychiatric RN — Collaborative, Trauma‑Informed Care

Muir Wood Healthcare; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

PTO

Job summary

Muir Wood Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our residential treatment team for adolescents with complex mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. You will provide trauma-informed psychiatric and medical care in a small, collaborative setting with psychiatrists, therapists, and behavioral health staff.

The role focuses on safe medication administration, clinical assessments, and strong documentation while maintaining a therapeutic environment and Joint Commission

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted California RN license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments and admission screenings.
• Administer and monitor psychiatric and medical medications, watching for effectiveness and side effects.
• Assess, monitor, and document clients' medical status throughout treatment.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists on medication management and treatment planning.
• Coordinate medical appointments, lab testing, and specialty referrals.
• Educate clients and families on medications, health, and wellness.
• Maintain medication inventory, controlled substance records, and regulatory documentation.
• Document nursing care in the EMR.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Respond to medical emergencies while maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards, California Title 22 regulations, and Muir Wood policies.

Skills

BLS/CPR

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Clinical assessment

Background clearance ready

Education

RN license (CA)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Muir Wood Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our residential treatment team for adolescents with complex mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. You will provide trauma-informed psychiatric and medical care in a small, collaborative setting with psychiatrists, therapists, and behavioral health staff.

The role focuses on safe medication administration, clinical assessments, and strong documentation while maintaining a therapeutic environment and Joint Commission