RN - Community Mental Health Nurse (ACT Mobile)

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

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