Nurse

Job Summary

The Nurse reports to the Regional Nurse Supervisor and Program Director and will provide direct nursing support to the clients as well as education to the Treatment Team, to the clients, and to families of clients (as appropriate) in many areas, with special attention given to the role of psychotropic medications.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing services to clients with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and dual-diagnosis individuals including: medication education and support (scheduled, walk-in, individual, groups, crisis intervention, and on-call), consultation with Psychiatrist and physicians regarding clients and medication adjustments, facilitation of blood draw for labs as ordered, assistance with medical treatments/procedures as prescribed.
• Chart appropriate records, review medicine orders regularly, obtain appropriate physician approval, and coordinate with pharmacy as needed.
• Observe client’s physical condition and behavior, report significant changes to professional staff, and record clinical notes on clients.
• Monitor and observe clients self-administer medications; (as needed or requested) administer prescribed injections as ordered by provider; and track of prescribed medication and dispensing as appropriate.
• Visit clients in their homes, board and care facilities, or in other community placement locations to carry out prescribed treatment plans.
• Order supplies and check delivery; stock and maintain inventory.
• Communicate closely, in a systematic fashion, with agencies and significant others involved in the rehabilitation of consumers.

Essential Job Requirements

• Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Psychiatric Technician as issued by the State of California.
• Any combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
• A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: Supplemental college course work in behavioral or social sciences, and one year of experience performing duties comparable to a Mental Health Worker or related nursing experience.
• Knowledge of basic concepts of mental illness and mental health including the physical, emotional and social needs of emotionally disturbed individuals.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of psychiatric and mental health nursing care.
• Knowledge of basic medical and psychiatric terminology.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques involved in the care and treatment of individuals or groups of mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or intellectually disabled patients.
• Knowledge of contra-indications, side effects and signs of medication complications.
• Ability to apply routine psychiatric/medical nursing care to clients with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and Dual-Diagnosis individuals.
• Recognize symptoms indicative of adverse reactions.
• Communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken Spanish and/or Hmong is preferred.
• Knowledge of record-keeping procedures related to client charts.
• Ability to operate within Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Office 365, Teams, Zoom and other communication/meeting platforms.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a dependable means of transportation that is properly insured and operated in accordance with all laws.

Company Benefits

• Pay Range: Monolingual: Class 150 ($25.78 - $33.93/hour)
• Company paid benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, Pension Fund and many other voluntary benefits
• Qualified non-profit for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Regular work schedule (Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm)