Nurse - RN, Bilingual

Kids for the Future; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 19 days

Paid holidays 12

Free CEUs

Loan repayment support

Medical plans

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending

Employee assistance

Discount program

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking an RN to join our behavioral health outpatient teams in Chula Vista, CA. The nurse will support crisis intervention, medication management, and patient education in a multidisciplinary setting.

The role requires CA RN licensure, BLS, and fluent Spanish. It is a full-time, non-exempt position with comprehensive benefits and loan repayment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license required and must be kept current during employment.
• BLS certification required and must be kept current during employment.
• Bilingual Spanish is required; fluency in writing, speaking, reading Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assist multidisciplinary team with crisis intervention, psychiatric assessments, case management, and medication support services.
• Monitor clients’ response to medications and report concerns to medical staff.
• Educate clients and families about medications and illness management.
• Monitor health care needs of clients and coordinate with other health care providers as necessary.
• Ensure medications are managed and stored according to local and state regulations.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Nursing skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Medication management

Documentation

Education

California RN license

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

• Location 1196 Third Avenue,Chula Vista, CA, 91911,United States
• Base Pay $48.08 - $48.56 / Hour
• Other Compensation $2.40 per hour for bilingual differential pay
• Job Category Nurses
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Description

Hours

40 hours per week. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm or 9:00 am - 5:30 pm and Thursday, 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

As a Nurse - RN, you will:

• Assist multidisciplinary team with crisis intervention, psychiatric medical assessments, case management, and medication support services.
• Monitor clients’ response to medications and reports any concerns to medical staff.
• Ensure that clients and family members are educated and informed about their medications and illness management.
• Monitor health care needs of the clients and obtains assistance from other health care providers as necessary.
• Ensure all medications are managed and stored appropriately as defined by local and state regulations.
• 19 days of PTO per year; 12 paid holidays per year
• Free CEUs and training
• 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
• Opportunities for advancement and growth

Bring your nursing skills and dedication to helping others to make a differencein the lives of the people we serve!

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.

Our Adult Outpatient Programs (Areta Crowell Wellness Recovery Center,Douglas Young Wellness Recovery Center, Heartland Wellness Recovery Center, Jane Westin Center,Maria Sardinas Wellness Recovery Center, and South Bay Guidance Center) provide behavioral health services including psychiatric and clinical assessment, treatment planning, ongoing medication services, individual and group counseling, case management, crisis intervention, mobile outreach, vocational support, and peer support. We deliver fully integrated services to adult clients diagnosed with a serious mental illness, as well as individuals with co-occurring, mental health, and substance use disorders.

All of our outpatient programs also provide full-time walk-in services. Our programs utilize evidence-based practices to assist our clients in reaching their goals and to live the highest

Licensure:

Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license required and must be kept current and in good standing during employment

Certification:

BLS certification required and must be kept current during 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

• Bilingual Spanish is required for this position; must be able to demonstrate fluency in writing, speaking, reading Spanish
• Experience working with a behavioral health population, especially with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders is strongly preferred
• Ability to assist in emergency situations, physically and mentally, is required
• A valid California driver’s license in good standing, proof of insurance, and personal vehicle are required to fulfill the essential functions of this position.
• Proficient computer skills, including the ability to document concurrently and/or collaboratively.
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance

Summary

Under the direction of the Nurse Coordinator and Program Management 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 toachieve optimal level of health and functioning in the community.

Additional Information

• Regions Chula Vista
• Program Name 1 South Bay Guidance Wellness Recovery Center