Nurse

The Nurse is responsible for providing a variety of community mental health nursing services which focus on prevention, treatment, education, and rehabilitation of the physical and mental health of the client. The Nurse collaborates as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team(Treatment Team) to develop and implement effective treatment strategies.

Shift: 7a-7p (Day & Night)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer health assessments and complete necessary forms
• Administer and read TB tests
• Referrals to appropriate health agencies
• Providing health education on a variety of topics to clients, including but not limited to: general health care, medication, diabetes, safe sex, dual diagnosis, and nutrition
• Provide resource materials
• Technical consultation for Mental Health Workers
• Observes medication procedures and makes recommendations
• One-on-One nursing counseling as needed
• Keep staff appraised of any potential client issues
• Medical records documentation as required

Qualifications

• Attainment of at least 18 years of age.
• Education: LVN, PA ,or RN licensure required. Possession of a valid license/certificate of registration issued by the California Board of Nursing Education and Nurse registration is required. Possession of or ability to acquire valid Malpractice Insurance.
• Experience: Two years working with individuals with psychiatric disabilities.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in general and psychiatric nursing; medicines and narcotics and their effect upon the patient; theories of personality growth and development; available community resources. Understanding of community health nursing and psychiatric nursing methods and procedures. Ability to recognize and evaluate mental and emotional status; plan and evaluate a program of treatment administer treatments, medicines, and narcotics as prescribed; speak and write effectively; understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Special Skills: Demonstrated ability to work as a team player. Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Other Requirements: Valid driver's license, clean driving record and personal automobile insurance. Hiring is contingent upon receiving DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance, a submission of a signed Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508), a TB test, and clearance on an employment physical. Current First Aid and CPR certification is preferred prior to employment.