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Registered Nurse (Lead RN)

Mental Health Systems
A18 ACTION Central, San Diego, CA, US
$53-$55 an hour
Full-time

JOB SUMMARY

Provide operational oversight of nursing and provide direct client care including physical health monitoring. In the absence of a nurse, administer medications, assess symptoms, and evaluate patient progress.

Location : City of San Diego

Pay : $53 - $55 Hourly

Hours : Monday - Friday 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

  • Provide injections, medication support, diagnostic reviews, case consult, crisis intervention, and targeted case management services to assist clients with basic needs and symptom management.
  • Accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services.
  • In collaboration with the treatment team, participates in the organization and management of medication coaching and delivery to clients, as well as integrating medication administration into treatment plans.

Responds appropriately to medical emergencies.

Dispense and account for prescribed medication, assist psychiatrist in administering and evaluating

prescribed medication and arrange lab work according to protocol.

  • Oversee nursing policies, procedures, audits and liaison with program psychiatrist.
  • Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
  • Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
  • Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
  • Participate in scheduled program meetings.
  • Other relevant duties as assigned.
  • Assist Program Manager with day-to-day operations and supervise nursing staff.
  • Act as a member of the leadership team and maintains program integrity.
  • Transport clients in program or personal vehicle, as required.
  • Provide services to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) clients enrolled in the SUD Program.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Licensed Registered Nurse in California required.
  • Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
  • Experience providing mental health and / or substance abuse services preferred.
  • Cultural competency understanding required. Bilingual preferred. 1
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.

Seeing

Stooping / Bending Hearing

Working in cramped spaces Speaking

Moving around facility

Moving between offices / clients Driving Climbing

Lifting / carrying heavy items

Working outside / underground Pushing / pulling / dragging items

Using hands / fingers Standing for long periods

Sitting for long periods

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