Nurse I - Bilingual Preferred (3253)

Turning Point of Central California; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Pension/Retirement plan

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Turning Point of Central California is seeking a Nurse I to provide direct nursing support to clients with severe mental illness and dual diagnoses, including education for the treatment team and families. The role emphasizes psychotropic medication management and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The Nurse I will administer medications, monitor responses, and support crisis intervention, with field-based and office-based activities as part of integrated community care.

Qualifications

• Valid California RN/PN/LVN license.
• Experience with mental health care preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services for clients with SMI/dual diagnosis.
• Administer medications and chart records.
• Monitor medication administration and injections.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for integrated services.

Skills

Nursing care

Crisis intervention

Communication

EMR systems

Education

RN/PN/LVN license (CA)

Behavioral health coursework

Tools

EMR system

Office 365

Teams/Zoom

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Nurse I reports to the Nurse Supervisor and Program Director and will provide direct nursing support to the clients as well as education to the Treatment Team, to the clients, and to families of clients (as appropriate) in many areas, with special attention given to the role of psychotropic medications. The Nurse will work with clients from various levels of care

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide high-quality nursing services to clients living with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and dual diagnosis. Services include but are not limited to medication education and support, consultation and linkage, crisis intervention, facilitation of blood draw for labs as ordered, assistance with medical treatments/procedures as prescribed.
2. Per authority of license, administer medications to patients, chart appropriate records, review medicine orders regularly, obtain appropriate physician approval, and coordinate with pharmacy as needed.
3. Responsible for the monitoring and observation of client medications; administration of prescribed injections; and tracking of prescribed medication and dispensing as appropriate.
4. Provide frequent and assertive contact to individuals, primarily community/ field-based services with occasional office-based services.
5. Order supplies and check delivery; stock and maintain inventory.
6. Assume responsibility for general client care and assist with medical treatment.
7. Maintain appropriate case recording documentation as per the county and state Medi-Cal/CalAIM requirements and contract guidelines.
8. Work on a multi-disciplinary team to support clients with an array of needs delivered as an integrated service, including, but not limited to, medications, therapy, and groups, housing, employment, benefits, transportation, physical health, and substance use.
9. Be available to respond to crisis in the community.
10. Adhere to reporting requirements for incidents of Child Abuse, Elder Abuse, Adult Abuse, Dependent Adult Abuse, and Tarasoff warnings per California reporting laws.
11. Meet monthly key performance metrics, including end of the month deadlines, productivity standards and documentation timeliness expectations.
12. Communicate closely, in a systematic fashion, with agencies and significant others involved in the rehabilitation of clients.
13. Visit clients in their homes, board and care facilities, or in other community placement locations to carry out prescribed treatment plans.
14. Observe client's behavior and physical condition, report significant changes to treatment team, and document client progress.
15. Attend one-on-one meetings with Supervisor, and bi-monthly meetings including staff meetings, and high risk resource team (HRRT) meetings.
16. Think and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
17. Complete training requirements set by the agency and county.
18. Will drive on agency business, either in a company vehicle or your personal car, for trainings and transporting clients as needed.
19. Physical presence at the program is required.
20. Employees are expected to manage their cell phone use so that the Agency cell phone stipend covers business-related usage related to two-factor authentication (2FA) and required HRIS access.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Technician or Licensed Vocational Nurse as issued by the State of California.
2. Supplemental college course work in behavioral or social sciences, and one year of experience performing duties comparable to a Mental Health Worker or related nursing experience, preferred.
3. Knowledge of basic concepts of mental illness and behavioral health including the physical, emotional and social needs of individuals living with severe mental illness.
4. Certified training in emergency first aid procedures including C.P.R, preferred.
5. Knowledge of fundamentals of psychiatric and mental health nursing care and terminology.
6. Knowledge of principles and techniques involved in the care and treatment of individuals or groups of mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, severe mental illness (SMI), dual-diagnosis individuals.
7. Knowledge of contra‑indications, side effects and signs of medication complications.
8. Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
9. Ability to operate within Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
10. Computer skills in Office 365, Teams, Zoom and other communication/meeting platforms.
11. Possess a valid driver's license and have access to a dependable means of transportation that is properly insured and operated in accordance with all laws. Agency insurer authorization is required.
12. Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
13. Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, and TB test.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR BILINGUAL SKILL

1. Communicate effectively in written and spoken Spanish or Hmong.
2. Required ability to communicate effectively with monolingual Spanish or Hmong speaking clients andfamiliesfor all clinical purposes.
3. Assistwith phone calls for Spanish or Hmong speaking clients.
4. Required to provide language translations for case managers and Physicians on a periodic basis.
5. Minimal adequate competency in the Spanish or Hmong language asevidencedby successful passage of the TPOCC Spanish Competency Test.
6. Other translation tasks asrequired.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Pay Range:
  • Monolingual: Class 150 ($25.78 - $33.93/hour)
  • Bilingual: Class 155 ($27.10 - $35.66/hour)
• Company paid benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, Pension Fund and many other voluntary benefits
• Qualified non-profit for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• On the job training including paid professional development and career development
• Rewarding work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth
• Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
• Family-oriented environment
• Mileage reimbursement for travel

We are a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (40+), disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Turning Point of Central California, Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Turning Point of Central California, Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.