Nurse - RN

CRF Behavioral Healthcare; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 19 days

Holidays 12

Student loan assistance

Medical plans

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending account

Employee Assistance Plan

Employee discount program includingpet

Job summary

CRF Behavioral Health in Chula Vista, CA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Intensive Mobile Psychosocial Assertive Community Treatment teams. This full-time, non-exempt role offers a 40-hour workweek with a choice of schedules and a base pay of $50.50–$51.01 per hour.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide crisis intervention, medication support, and community-based care, document in the County’s electronic health record, and coordinate with prescribers to

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience working with a mental health population, especially with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
• Able to physically and mentally assist in emergency situations.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required.
• Proficient computer skills for concurrent documentation and collaboration.
• Valid California driver's license, personal vehicle, proof of insurance and CRF driver eligibility.
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist multidisciplinary team with crisis intervention, psychiatric assessments, case management, and medication support services.
• Consult with prescriber for medication orders and guidance/recommendations for treatment of medical and psychiatric conditions.
• Administer medications as ordered by the prescriber.
• Monitor clients' physical and psychiatric condition and report responses to the prescriber.
• Maintain inventory, storage and handling of medication per guidelines and regulations.
• Complete and sign medical/nursing documents using the County’s electronic health record (EHR).
• Provide health education and medication instructions to clients, family, staff and other support personnel.
• Provide services in the community or client’s home, including administration of medication.
• Identify acute or potential health problems and coordinate care with the appropriate provider.

Skills

Mental health experience

Emergency readiness

Bilingual Spanish

Computer skills

CA driver’s license

Background check

Education

RN license (California)

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

CRF systems

Job description

• Base Pay $50.50 - $51.01 / Hour
• Job Category Nurses
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

Hours: 40 hours per week with a choice of the following work schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm OR
• Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 am to 6:30 pm

As a Nurse - RN, you will:

• Assist multidisciplinary team with crisis intervention, psychiatric medical assessments, case management, and medication support services.
• Consult with prescriber for medication orders and guidance/recommendations for the treatment of medical and psychiatric conditions.
• Administer medications as ordered by the prescriber.
• Monitor clients physical and psychiatric condition and response to treatment and/or medication. Report client's responses to the prescriber.
• Maintain inventory, storage and handling of medication including Patient Assistance Program (PAP) medications and/or sample medications according to Medi-Cal and all overseeing agency's guidelines. Ensure all medications are managed and stored appropriately as defined by local and state regulations.
• Complete and sign all required medical/nursing documents using the County designated electronic health record (EHR).
• Provide health education and medication instructions to clients, family members, staff and other support personnel.
• Provide services in the community or client's home, including administration of medication.
• Identify acute or potential health problems and coordinate care with the appropriate provider and/or level of care for treatment.
• 19 days of PTO per year; 12 paid holidays per year
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt and access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans

Bring your nursing skills and dedication to help make a difference in the lives of the people we serve!

Our Intensive Mobile Psychosocial Assertive Community Treatment programs (Downtown IMPACT, IMPACT, Senior IMPACT and South Bay IMPACT) provide intensive, community-based case management services for homeless adults throughout San Diego County. We deliver fully integrated services to clients diagnosed with a serious mental illness, as well as individuals with co-occurring, mental health, and substance disorders.

Our programs utilize the evidence-based practice of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) to support our clients in the higher level of community care and to assist them in reaching their goals and living a life not dominated by mental illness. Our team is a model of care, providing treatment, rehabilitation, and case management supports.

CRF Behavioral Health Nurses are client-centered, compassionate, dedicated team members who make a difference in the lives of the people they serve. They embrace the opportunity to work side-by-side with their clients, helping to make lasting changes that will improve quality of life, health, and wellness. They are committed to providing excellence in psychiatric nursing care.

Licensure : Current California RN (Registered Nurse) license and must be kept current throughout employment

Certification : BLS certification required and must be kept current throughout employment

Credentialing: If you are applying to this position as a Licensed, Registered, Waivered, or Certified professional and are offered the position, you will be required to complete the credentialing process.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of one year of experience working with a mental health population, especially with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders is strongly preferred
• Ability to physically and mentally able to assist in emergency situations is required
• Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required
• Proficient computer skills, including the ability to document concurrently and/or collaboratively.
• A valid California driver's license in good standing, personal vehicle, proof of insurance and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance

Summary

Under the direction of the Nurse Coordinator delivers behavioral health nursing care. Ensures health care needs of clients are addressed using the nursing process and according to CRF Policies and Procedures.Assists clients in accessing community medical and psychiatric resources to achieve optimal level of healthand functioning in the community.

Additional Information

• Regions Chula Vista
• Services Mobile Assertive Community Treatment