Mental Health Nurse I — Field & Education Focus

Turning Point of Central California; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Fund

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Turning Point of Central California, Inc. is seeking a Nurse I to provide direct nursing support to clients with Severe Mental Illness and dual diagnosis. Responsibilities include medication education, crisis intervention, and coordination with the treatment team in community settings.

The role involves administering medications, documenting care in EMR, and ensuring timely follow-up. Bilingual Spanish or Hmong communication is preferred; travel to community placements is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid California nursing license (RN/PT/LVN).
• Behavioral health knowledge and basics of SMI care.
• First aid/CPR training preferred.
• Ability to work in English; bilingual in Spanish or Hmong preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing services to clients with SMI and dual diagnosis, including med education and crisis intervention.
• Administer medications, chart records, and coordinate with pharmacy as needed.
• Monitor medications and injections; track dispensing and safety.
• Engage with clients in community settings; document progress in EMR.
• Support multidisciplinary team with housing, benefits, transportation, and health needs.

Skills

Nursing license

Spanish or Hmong bilingual

EMR experience

Office 365 proficiency

Communication skills

Education

RN / Psychiatric Technician / LVN license (Calif.)

Tools

EMR system

Medication administration

Job description

Turning Point of Central California, Inc. is seeking a Nurse I to provide direct nursing support to clients with Severe Mental Illness and dual diagnosis. Responsibilities include medication education, crisis intervention, and coordination with the treatment team in community settings.

The role involves administering medications, documenting care in EMR, and ensuring timely follow-up. Bilingual Spanish or Hmong communication is preferred; travel to community placements is expected as needed.