Lead RN (Registered Nurse)

Mental Health Systems; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TURN is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide operational nursing oversight and direct client care in a program focused on behavioral health. This role includes medication administration, symptom assessment, and crisis intervention as part of a multidisciplinary team.

In addition to clinical duties, you will participate in program leadership, ensure documentation accuracy, coordinate labs, and support on-call coverage, with a focus on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in California.
• Valid CA driver’s license and auto insurance per contract.
• Experience in mental health and/or substance abuse services preferred.
• Cultural competency; bilingual a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHR software.

Responsibilities

• Provide injections, medication support, diagnostic reviews, crisis intervention, and targeted case management.
• Accurate and timely documentation to meet billable requirements for direct client services.
• Collaborate with the treatment team on medication coaching, administration, and treatment plans; respond to medical emergencies.
• Dispense and account for prescribed medication; coordinate lab work.
• Oversee nursing policies, procedures, audits and liaison with program psychiatrist.
• Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as needed; maintain client confidentiality.
• Attend program meetings and assist Program Manager with day-to-day operations.
• Act as part of the leadership team and transport clients when required; support MAT clients in SUD program.

Skills

Nursing license

Cultural competency

Documentation

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Tools

EHR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.

Job Summary

Provide operational oversight of nursing and provide direct client care including physical health monitoring. In the absence of a nurse, administer medications, assess symptoms, and evaluate patient progress.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Provide injections, medication support, diagnostic reviews, case consult, crisis intervention, and targeted case management services to assist clients with basic needs and symptom management.
• Accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services.
• In collaboration with the treatment team, participates in the organization and management of medication coaching and delivery to clients, as well as integrating medication administration into treatment plans. Responds appropriately to medical emergencies.
• Dispense and account for prescribed medication, assist psychiatrist in administering and evaluating prescribed medication and arrange lab work according to protocol.
• Oversee nursing policies, procedures, audits and liaison with program psychiatrist.
• Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.
• Assist Program Manager with day-to-day operations and supervise nursing staff.
• Act as a member of the leadership team and maintains program integrity.
• Transport clients in program or personal vehicle, as required.
• Provide services to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) clients enrolled in the SUD Program.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in California required.
• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
• Experience providing mental health and/or substance abuse services preferred.
• Cultural competency understanding required. Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

Physical Requirements

These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.

• Seeing
• Hearing
• Speaking
• Stooping/Bending
• Working in cramped spaces
• Moving around facility
• Moving between offices/clients
• Driving – light errands
• Climbing
• Lifting/carrying heavy items
• Driving – in the course of job duties
• Using hands/fingers
• Pushing/pulling/dragging items
• Standing for long periods
• Sitting for long periods
• Working outside/underground

Other Duties

This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions).