Clinical Nurse I/II

Clinical Nurse (RN)Join Calaveras County Behavioral Health Services and help young people build healthier, brighter futures! We're looking for a compassionate, dedicated Clinical Nurse (RN) who believes in the importance of connection, the power of compassionate care, and the difference that one caring professional can make in a young person's life. In this role, you'll provide essential nursing services to children and youth experiencing behavioral health challenges, including nursing assessments, psychiatric medication administration and monitoring, medication education, and coordination of care with psychiatric providers. Working alongside a multidisciplinary behavioral health team, you'll help support youth with complex needs, strengthen continuity of care, promote medication safety, and ensure young people and their families have the guidance and support they need throughout treatment.At Calaveras County Behavioral Health Services, we're intentionally building a culture rooted in compassion, collaboration, accountability, mindfulness, and connection. We believe exceptional care begins with how we show up for our clients, our community, and one another. We're looking for someone who shares that commitment, values teamwork, communicates openly, takes ownership of their work, and approaches challenges with curiosity and a willingness to grow. This is more than an opportunity to provide nursing care. It's an opportunity to build trust, advocate for vulnerable youth, promote whole-person wellness, and make a lasting difference for children and families in our rural community.If you're looking for meaningful work, a team that values both connection and accountability, and an opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with a genuine commitment to helping others, we'd love to hear from you.Under direct or general supervision, the Clinical Nurse I/II provides skilled clinical nursing services to clients in outpatient settings in Public Health and Mental Health Services. Nursing services encompass health promotion, care and prevention of illness and disability in programs addressing mental health, communicable diseases, chronic diseases, maternal and child health and other programs as required.Example of DutiesProvides medication management services to clients with mental or emotional disordersProvides case management services to selected clienteleOrders and stocks clinic supplies and medicationsAdministers psychotropic medications and monitors side effectsCoordinates client care with health care providersPrepares required program reportsProvides public health information to the general publicCoordinates clinic programs with other health department programsAdministers immunizations to adults and childrenAdministers clinical diagnostic procedures for detection of selected conditionsObtains blood and other specimens; performs laboratory tests as requiredMonitors and reports disease as required by health departmentProvides patient counseling and education related to clinical care needsMaintains appropriate documentation on services providedMay provide home visit assessments in coordination with the PHN II or the Director of NursingPerforms other duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsKnowledge of: The principles, practices and skilled techniques of nursing and related nursing theory; application of the nursing process; adherence to common safety practices; knowledge of the legal aspects of nursing; knowledge of current models of mental health recovery.Skill and Ability to: Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, general public and other departments and community agencies; communicate professionally and effectively with clients and staff; maintain accurate and complete records and reports; perform procedures according to an established protocol; speak and write effectively; use computer software for electronic health records and information searches.Education, Training, and Experience: Clinical Nurse I Equivalent to graduation from an accredited program in registered nursing and one (1) year professional nursing experience in a clinical setting such as a medical office, mental health program hospital or home health agency. Clinical Nurse II Equivalent to graduation from an accredited program in registered nursing and two (2) years professional clinical experience, preferably in a public health or mental health outpatient setting.Special RequirementsMust possess a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California;Possession of a California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles is required at time of appointment.