Sub-Acute Registered Nurse

Seneca Family of Agencies; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off (5 weeks)

11 paid holidays

Relocation assistance may be available

Medical, dental, vision, and other ins

Job summary

Seneca Family of Agencies invites a Registered Nurse to join the STEP program in Salinas, CA. The nurse will lead intakes, conduct group and individual check-ins, and support a mind-and-body group for youth aged 12-17, collaborating with counselors, clinicians, a psychiatrist, and the program supervisor.

The STEP program offers DTI and stabilization services with a goal of reintegration into school and the community. A strong nursing foundation and bilingual Spanish skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing or ADN.
• Active CA Registered Nurse license.
• Current CPR-BLS certification.
• TB test clearance and fingerprinting clearance.
• Valid driver's license and insurability.
• At least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate illness or injuries.
• Lead and support groups in the milieu.
• Process referrals, schedule intakes, complete physical screenings.
• Monitor physician orders for medications or treatments and prescriptions filled externally.
• Maintain relationships with pediatricians, specialists, psychiatrists, therapists, and hospitals.
• Document nursing interventions and medication records.
• Attend treatment reviews related to youth health care.
• Review medical incident reports for shifts.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

CA RN license

Bilingual Spanish

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

Now with a $2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees!

Are you a Nurse interested in working with adolescents and their families delivering stabilization services? Apply to our new Monterey STEP program today!

The Nurse on our team will take the lead in delivering high-quality patient care by bringing curiosity and respect during intakes, evoking hope through group and individual clients check-ins, and sharing joy by facilitating a mind and body group for clients. You will have the opportunity to take part of quality improvements and review efforts to make a real impact. As the Nurse on our team you will work alongside our counselors, clinicians, a psychiatrist, and the program supervisor.

About Step

The STEP (Skills, Transitions, Exploration and Progress) Program is located in Salinas, CA. STEP provides Day Treatment Intensive (DTI), short-term stabilization services to youth, ages 12 - 17, for an average of 15 days. Our goal is to reintegrate our youth into schools and the community with lower levels of outpatient mental health treatment. All groups are designed to teach youth the skills necessary to help them learn about their mental health, provide psychoeducation, and help them learn skills to feel better and be safe.

About Seneca

Seneca has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate illness or injuries
• Lead and support groups in the milieu
• Process referrals, schedule and participate in intakes, complete physical screenings
• Monitor Physician orders for medication or treatment, and prescriptions filled at outside pharmacies
• Maintain working relationships with Pediatricians, Specialists, Psychiatrists, Therapists, and hospitals who provide care to clients
• Document all nursing interventions, including maintaining medication assistance records
• Attend appropriate treatment reviews related to health care for youth
• Review all medical incident reports for shifts
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing OR
  • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Active CA Registered Nurse license
• Current CPR-BLS certification
• At least 21 years of age
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca’s insurance policy

Preferred

• Psychiatric Nursing experience
• Bilingual Spanish skill set
• Good critical-thinking, communication, and organization skills

SCHEDULE

• Full-time
• Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4PM

Benefits

• Starting at $112,101 - $126,101 per year
  • Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
  • Salary increase each year
• $2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees
• 5 weeks of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and fertility coverage
  • Long‑term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Employer‑paid Employee Assistance Plan
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Training stipend and professional development opportunities
• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California