Nurse Coordinator (RN)

RN - Nurse Coordinator– Mental Health Services for Short-Term Acute Residential Treatment (START) Program

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm (4) 10-hour shifts. This is an exempt position and requires the ability to be on call for phone consultations.

In order to create a workplace that meets maximum health and safety standards, CRF follows all mandated COVID-19 safety protocols and guidelines as outlined by the State of California, San Diego County, and the CDC. All new hires are required to show proof of completed vaccination before their first date of work, unless legally exempted.

Community Research Foundation (CRF) inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals!

At CRF, our accredited programs reach various demographics, so you can gain experience with almost any sector of mental health services. We are constantly evolving and developing fresh approaches to meet the needs of San Diego County’s residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. For you, that means that you will have opportunities to learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure so that you can have fresh perspective and training.

Program Overview:

Located in El Cajon, CA, our Crisis Center is a Short Term Acute Residential Treatment (START) program that provides intensive, community-based crisis residential services for adults throughout the North Coastal region of San Diego County. We deliver a unique alternative to psychiatric hospitalization to clients who are suffering a psychiatric crisis of such magnitude so as not to be manageable on an outpatient basis. Our services are provided in a home-like environment that specializes in the psychosocial rehabilitation of each individual.

Built around a bio-psychosocial approach, our multi-disciplinary team addresses each aspect of a client’s unique situation, including mental health, co-occurring substance abuse, housing, medical/medication needs, and establishing connections to social service supports within the community to facilitate successful transition beyond the START program.

Typical Duties of the Nurse Coordinator

• Coordinates and supervises the behavioral health nursing care of the program, including supervision of all nursing staff and management of infection control activities
• Assists multidisciplinary team with nursing assessment for incoming clients
• Ensures that clients and family members are educated and informed about their medications and illness management
• Oversees health care needs of the clients and acts as a liaison between clients and doctors
• Ensures all medications are managed and stored appropriately as defined by local and state regulations

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Current California Registered Nurse license and CPR/First Aid certification required and must be maintained throughout employment
• 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 is strongly preferred
• Ability to physically and mentally able to assist in emergency situations is required
• Demonstrated knowledge of County Health and Human Services requirements including documentation is preferred
• A valid California driver’s license in good standing and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position. In addition, proof of insurance is required prior to driving personal vehicles on company business.
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance

Benefits: CRF takes your dedication seriously and provides benefits to help you balance your work life and your personal life. For full-time staff (30 hours or more), we offer top-of-the-line medical insurance, dental plans, paid life insurance, vision plan, retirement benefits, and generous PTO (Paid Time Off). We also provide access to student loan repayment/forgiveness programs for graduates.

Be a part of our vibrant non-profit organization and make a difference

in the lives of the people we serve!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $106,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Work Location: In person

Salary : $106,000 - $-1