Registered Nurse

Muir Wood Teen; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

5-day work week

Full benefits

Paid onboarding

Ongoing training

On-call program (evenings/weekends)

Collaborative team

Meaningful patient relationships

Job summary

Muir Wood is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our residential treatment team supporting adolescents ages 12–17 with complex mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use disorders.

This isn't high-volume, transactional nursing—you'll carry a manageable census in a small residential setting where you actually know your clients, working alongside psychiatrists, therapists, and behavioral health staff to deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed psychiatric and medical care.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted California RN license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to pass DOJ/FBI background clearance and pre-employment health screening.

Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments and admission screenings.
• Administer and monitor psychiatric and medical medications, watching for effectiveness and side effects.
• Assess, monitor, and document clients' medical status throughout treatment.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists on medication management and treatment planning.
• Coordinate medical appointments, lab testing, and specialty referrals.
• Educate clients and families on medications, health, and wellness.
• Maintain medication inventory, controlled substance records, and regulatory documentation.
• Document nursing care in the EMR.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Respond to medical emergencies while maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards, California Title 22 regulations, and Muir Wood policies.

Skills

Nursing license

BLS/CPR

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Background clearance

Job description

Description

Registered Nurse

$50–$60/hour | Full-Time | Riverside, CA| Tues-Fri 10:30am -7pm and Sat 8:30am -5pm

About the Role:

Muir Wood is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our residential treatment team supporting adolescents ages 12–17 with complex mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use disorders. This isn't high-volume, transactional nursing—you'll carry a manageable census in a small residential setting where you actually know your clients, working alongside psychiatrists, therapists, and behavioral health staff to deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed psychiatric and medical care. Here, medical safety and therapeutic relationship go hand in hand.

Why Join Us:

• $65–$70/hour competitive pay
• Consistent 5-day work week
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) + match, PTO
• Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment team where nursing has a real voice
• Paid onboarding and ongoing training
• Optional evening/weekend on-call program available (compensated separately)
• Opportunity to build meaningful, lasting relationships with teens and families
• Mission-driven culture focused on exceptional clinical care

What You'll Do:

• Complete nursing assessments and admission screenings
• Administer and monitor psychiatric and medical medications, watching for effectiveness and side effects
• Assess, monitor, and document clients' medical status throughout treatment
• Collaborate with psychiatrists on medication management and treatment planning
• Coordinate medical appointments, lab testing, and specialty referrals
• Educate clients and families on medications, health, and wellness
• Maintain medication inventory, controlled substance records, and regulatory documentation
• Document nursing care in the EMR
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
• Respond to medical emergencies while maintaining a therapeutic environment
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards, California Title 22 regulations, and Muir Wood policies

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

Must Have:

• Current, unrestricted California RN license
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and documentation skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to pass DOJ/FBI background clearance and pre-employment health screening

Preferred:

• 1+ years of RN experience
• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, adolescent health, pediatrics, residential treatment, or substance use treatment
• Experience with psychiatric medication management and EMR/EHR systems
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and adolescent development
• Interest in Muir Wood's voluntary evening/weekend on-call nursing program - compensated separately

About Muir Wood:

Muir Wood provides evidence-based residential treatment for adolescents ages 12–17 experiencing complex mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use disorders. We're a Joint Commission-accredited program built on a simple belief: teens heal in relationship, not isolation. Our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, trauma-informed care that helps adolescents build resilience, strengthen family relationships, and create lasting change—supported by accredited academics and deep family involvement at every step.