RN- Health Care (Full-Time

Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Classification: Full Time or Part Time

Compensation : $51 to $55.60 per hour

Under the direction of the Nurse Practitioner and Program Manager provides treatment to clients with all ranges of psychiatric symptom acuity and substance abuse.

Under the direction of the Psychiatrist and/or Nurse Practitioner, administers medication (including injections) and monitors results. Keeps Nurse Practitioner and/or Psychiatrist informed of changes in clients’ conditions.

Consults in regards to clients with a multidisciplinary treatment team which includes the Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner and primary Clinician.

Assists with crisis intervention and psychiatric assessments.

Collaborates with client’s primary care physician and other health, community, social and welfare providers to coordinate care.

Refers clients to the Nurse Practitioner or consulting Psychiatrist regarding changes in medication.

Performs face-to-face nursing assessments, screens for communicable and collects medical and medication history.

Conducts quality assurance activities related to storing and dispensing of medications and ensures all local and state regulations are followed.

Order refills of medications, actively obtains medication samples from pharmaceutical companies, inventory and stores all medications and disposes of all expired medications as required by law.

Orders medical supplies as needed from the pharmacy or other medical supply business; disposes of and retains all used medical supplies as required by law.

Conducts limited physical screening (i.e. when the psychiatrist prescribes intramuscular medications) and provide consultation to the staff on physical complaints of clients.

Prepares Treatment Authorization Requests (TAR) for the psychiatrist and makes arrangements with the pharmacy.

Prepares accurate and timely medical records of all services rendered.

Develops and implements health and wellness groups, including but not limited to: Smoking cessation, diabetes management, and exercise and mental health, medication management.

Required Education, Certifications/Licenses and Language/Cultural Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing and current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.

Knowledge and experience relevant to work with diverse communities must be competent and comfortable in communicating mental health concepts to those with different cultures.

Knowledge of general medicine and its relationship to the treatment of mental disabilities.

Knowledge of psychopathology, psychotherapy, psycho-pharmacotherapy and their applications within an outpatient setting.

Ability to maintain effective, caring relationships with clients, families, professionals and support services staff.

Ability to serve a large volume of clients rapidly and affectively on a walk-in or appointment bases, within set time limits.

Ability to work well with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, including the treatment team, pharmaceutical representatives, clients with mental health problems and their families.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regards to sensitive or proprietary information or materials.

Will not be debarred or excluded from participation in Federal programs by the General Services Administration and/or the Department of Health and Human Services of the Inspector General.

Must pass background check (Live Scan Fingerprint).

If employee drives his/her personal automobile for UPAC business, employee must have valid California driver’s license and comprehensive automobile insurance coverage, as required by law.

Bilingual/bicultural experience

Knowledge of SmartCare electronic health record systems.

Spends approximately 70% of work time sitting and meeting with others or working at a desk and/or computer. Spends approximately 30% of work time standing or walking within the work area or outside the office at meetings and events, also bends, twists, stoops and reaches. Ability to communicate in writing and verbally. Working conditions are normal for an office environment and event venues. Health & Wellness

Employer paid vision, dental, life, AD&D, long-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

13 paid holidays (including two days for New Year’s and Christmas)

1 floating holiday per fiscal year

Hybrid work schedule (available for select programs/positions)

Financial Benefits

403 (b) retirement plan

Free access to a financial advisor

Bilingual pay differential (available for select programs)

Eligibility for student loan reimbursement (varies by program/position)

Clinical supervision for registered associates, counselors, and peer support staff

Partnerships with numerous universities/schools for internship placements

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