Mental Health Registered Nurse (CSU) (Temporary/Per Diem)

Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN)

We are searching for Mental Health Registered Nurses (RN) interested in positions who have previous experience working in a mental health setting. We currently have 1 extra hire (per diem) position at the CSU. All shifts and weekends will have open shifts.

The RN will function as the registered nurse on duty at the Marin County Crisis Stabilization Unit, which is on the campus of Marin Health. In this role the nurse will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including crisis specialists and a psychiatrist. The nurse will also work in cooperation with community partners. The nurse will perform nursing assessments and screen for urgent or emergent medical issues to determine appropriate level of treatment based on assessment findings. The nurse will administer medication, including I.M. medication, and will monitor for efficacy as well as adverse effects. The RN will participate in the application of physical restraints as required and will make use of crisis intervention skills and utilize management of assaultive behavioral techniques.

Our Highly Qualified Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess the Psychiatric Nursing skills needed to function independently on all shifts, in consultation with a psychiatrist. The successful candidate will be able to communicate and work effectively with an interdisciplinary team. The candidate will be comfortable working in an environment that serves clients with severe mental illness, substance abuse issues, medical comorbidities and who are in crisis. Our clients range from child age to elderly clients. They will have sound medical judgment in screening for substance use problems as well as triaging for urgent and emergent medical conditions that warrant more extensive medical evaluation. They will have excellent documentation skills and be comfortable documenting in an electronic health record. They will possess sound clinical judgment and be able to demonstrate critical thinking in rapidly changing circumstances. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable of healthcare privacy law (HIPAA), especially as it relates to the care of clients in mental healthcare settings.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, methods and techniques of psychiatric nursing.
• Basic psychotropic and other common drug indications, reactions, interactions and contraindications.
• Best practices for treating chemical dependency and withdrawal.
• Treatment methods of common chronic and acute medical conditions.
• Cultural competence in the application of mental health treatment.
• Laws, rules, regulations, protocols and requirements pertinent to psychiatric nursing.
• Safety and infection control practices and procedures.
• Counseling, interviewing, and crisis intervention techniques.
• Environmental, sociological and political problems related to mental health care.
• Current mental health treatment approaches.
• Community medical and social agencies and resources.
• Child and elder abuse and neglect and domestic violence reporting laws

Ability to:

• Provide diagnostic impressions in accordance with the current version of the DSM and recommend treatment options for mentally ill patients.
• Basic physical assessment skills.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within scope of authority and practice.
• Prepare and maintain organized, detailed and accurate medical records.
• Collaborate with other members of the health care team on an ongoing basis.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Management of assaultive behavior.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of professional nursing experience OR successful completion of a 6 month mental health preceptorship. This experience must be in a mental health setting appropriate to the assignment. Certificates and Licenses

• Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse license.
• Possession of a current CPR certificate, at least at the level of BLS for Healthcare Provider.

Important Information

For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Cassie Folan at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

LiveScan: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment. Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Benefits

The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%. COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage.

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at

IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io. *IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.