RN Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight of nursing and provide direct client care including physical health monitoring.
• In the absence of a nurse, administer medications, assess symptoms, and evaluate patient progress.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Provide injections, medication support, diagnostic reviews, case consult, crisis intervention, and targeted case management services to assist clients with basic needs and symptom management.
• Accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services.
• In collaboration with the treatment team, participates in the organization and management of medication coaching and delivery to clients, as well as integrating medication administration into treatment plans.
• Responds appropriately to medical emergencies.
• Dispense and account for prescribed medication, assist psychiatrist in administering and evaluating prescribed medication and arrange lab work according to protocol.
• Oversee nursing policies, procedures, audits and liaison with program psychiatrist.
• Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in California required.
• Experience providing mental health and/or substance abuse services preferred.
• Cultural competency understanding required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.