Pediatric Nurse 24-hr Behavioral Health Facility

Now with a $2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees! As a Pediatric Nurse, you'll take the lead in planning, delivering, and evaluation patient care throughout your shift, using the nursing process to make a real difference in every interaction. You'll stay on top of regulatory documentation while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance quality and outcomes. You'll also inspire others by serving as a trusted clinical role model and resources for your team. Join our team and submit your application today! About The Sacramento T-STRTP The Sacramento T-STRTP (Transitional-Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program) serves children and youth ages 11–17 in a supportive, strength-based, culturally competent, youth-centered, family-driven, trauma-informed, family-like environment. The program provides short-term, individualized treatment designed to help children and youth stabilize at-risk behaviors that may interfere with permanency, with the goal of reducing re-entry into STRTP or higher levels of care. Through partnership with youth, caregivers, and other natural supports, Sacramento T-STRTP offers a space for healing, stability, and skill-building so youth can successfully transition back to a more permanent setting. 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 and 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 injuriesMonitor Physician orders for medication or treatment, and prescriptions filled at outside pharmaciesMaintain working relationships with Pediatricians, Specialists, Psychiatrists, Therapists, and hospitals who provide care to clientsArrange appointments or receive orders for treatments when nursing expertise is required to facilitate the processOngoing training with staff on medications and handling medicationsProvide other health-related education to staff and clientsDocument all nursing interventions, including maintaining medication assistance recordsCollect and analyze assessment data to identify treatment problems and formulate individualized outcomes and plans. Implement and evaluate nursing interventionsReview all medical incident reports for shiftsParticipate in multidisciplinary team meetingsMeet regularly with the Program Director and Psychiatrists as requestedCollaborate with Psychiatrist to ensure quality of medication administration, adequate consents, medical treatment and follow-up Qualifications REQUIRED: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing preferred ORAssociate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with 2 years of mental health experienceActive CA Registered Nurse license requiredCurrent CPR-BLS certificationAt least 21 years of ageTB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirementsValid driver's license, own vehicle, clean driving record Preferred Psychiatric Nursing experienceBilingual Spanish skill setGood critical-thinking, communication, and organization skills SCHEDULE Full-timeMonday - Friday, hours are flexible Benefits Starting at $112,101 - $126,101 per yearActual salary dependent on years of experienceSalary increases each year Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam$2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employeesRelocation assistance may be availableComprehensive employee benefits package, including:Medical, dental, vision and chiropractic coverage and partially paid premiums for dependentsLong-term disability, family leave, and life insurance50% paid premiums for dependents403b Retirement PlanEmployer-paid Employee Assistance Plan5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employerTraining stipend and professional development opportunitiesPromotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington