Registered Nurse

Turning Point Community Programs; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point Community Programs is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate nursing care for members within a community mental health setting in Rancho Cordova, CA. The RN will perform assessments, manage medications, and collaborate with psychiatrists to ensure comprehensive care.

The role requires a California RN license, CPR/First Aid, reliable transportation, and a valid driver’s license. Typical hours are weekdays with on-site responsibilities at the Rancho Cordova location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in nursing from an accredited institution.
• Valid California Registered Nurse license.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification.
• California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration.
• Reliable transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if driving more than five years.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing assessments and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and makes referrals as needed.
• Conducts 5150 assessments and writes holds as applicable.
• Sets up medications for outreach per procedure and ensures continuation of treatment.
• Documents in progress notes all billable interventions per County guidelines and current computerized systems.
• Collaborates with psychiatrists to provide comprehensive care and keeps members informed.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Medication administration

Patient care

Staff training

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Electronic health records

Documentation software

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under direction of the director of nursing or the medical director, this position is responsible for providing optimum member care by coordinating nursing process with client needs and desires.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an at-will medical position within a program. This position is responsible for all aspects of medical and psychiatric services.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities – (illustrative Only)

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Performs nursing assessments and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines, and makes referrals as needed.
• Conducts 5150 assessments and writes holds as applicable.
• Sets up medications according to established procedure for preparation for medication outreach.
• Documents in progress notes all billable interventions according to established County guidelines and current computerized documentation programs in use.
• Processes doctors’ orders according to program-specific procedures, including obtaining refill requests from pharmacies in order to ensure continuation of treatment.
• Teaches clients, family members, board and care operators, and personal service coordinators about medications, directions, side effects, drug interactions and other health issues.
• Acts as consumer advocate, upholding member-driven/strength-based philosophy, to achieve member satisfaction.
• Interacts in a professional manner, as a representative of TPCP, with outside agencies (pharmacies, doctors’ offices, labs) for the purpose of providing continuity of care.
• Acts as a resource by providing training to staff members regarding any medical- or nursing-related information as needed, either in an individual or group setting.
• Collaborates with the Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Residents to provide comprehensive care to clients and members, keeping them informed of relevant information.
• Monitors and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment, laboratory or diagnostic tests, to the physician.
• Provides and administers prescribed medical treatment, under supervision of a physician, and nursing interventions to clients.
• Inventories and orders medications and medical supplies from the pharmacy.
• Processes, on a quarterly basis, the destruction of expired, discontinued or refused medications according to TPCP procedure.
• Keeps abreast of current medical information and pertinent professional developments by attending workshops, conferences, etc. in accordance with licensing renewal requirements.

Education, Training and Experience

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through completion of a bachelor’s in nursing from an accredited institution; valid license as a Registered Nurse, and two (2) years of experience in community mental health providing direct patient treatment/care.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• Valid California Registered Nurse license
• Valid and current First Aid/CPR certification
• California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration if driving; and,
• Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Compensation: $42 to $46

located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670