RN - Mental Health Programs

Nurse - RN  (On Call) - Part-Time and Full-Time Options Available
Program: START - San Diego County
Region: San Diego County
Services: Crisis Care
Career Type: Nurses
 

Hours: On Call. Must be able to work 2 shifts per month. Shifts may include days (8:00 am to 4:00 pm) or evenings (4:00 pm to Midnight) - weekdays and/or weekends. We also have some Part-Time and Full-Time opportunities.  Benefits listed below are available at 30 hours/week.

Pay Rate: $48.08 per hour plus $3.00 per hour differential for weekend or overnight shifts

Licensure: Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license required and must be kept current and in good standing during employment

Benefits:

• 19 days of PTO per year
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt; access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for eligible individuals
• Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage
• Several dental plan options; vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Free Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
• Opportunities for advancement and growth

As a Nurse - RN, you will be part of a team that assesses client’s mental and physical health and develops treatment plans.

• Consult with psychiatrist and other health professionals as well as manage medications.
• Coordinate care with outside providers to assist in a long-term plan for obtaining medications and maintain care in the community for both mental and physical health.
• Safely store and handle medications and ensure the proper documentation is completed.
• Provide medication support services, which ensure optimal outcomes for your clients. 
• Administer long-acting psychotropic medications.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• CPR/First Aid certification required and must be kept current during employment
• Previous 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 assist in emergency situations is required
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance

Bring your nursing skills and dedication to helping others to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve!

Our Crisis Centers are Short Term Acute Residential Treatment (START) programs that provide intensive, community-based crisis residential services for adults throughout San Diego County. They deliver a unique alternative to psychiatric hospitalization to clients who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis of such magnitude so as not to be manageable on an outpatient basis. Their services are provided in a home-like environment that specializes in the psychosocial rehabilitation of each individual.

CRF Behavioral Health Nurses are client-centered, compassionate, dedicated team members who make a difference in the lives of the people they serve. They embrace the opportunity to work side-by-side with their clients, helping to make lasting changes that will improve quality of life, health, and wellness.  Our START nurses are committed to providing excellence in psychiatric nursing care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer