Interim, Inc.
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing support to program staff regarding CCL health related services, medication management, records and documentation. The incumbent will assist in facilitating groups for health-related issues and coordinate and consult with psychiatrists and other physicians regarding client health. WHO WE ARE Looking to make a difference? Our mission at Interim is to provide services and affordable housing to supporting members of our community with mental illness by building productive and satisfying lives in a world in which people with mental illness are able to live, work, learn and participate fully in the community. Join our team and instill hope in the community. WHAT WE OFFER § Competitive Compensation § Tuition reimbursement for eligible positions § Clinical licenses and training reimbursement for eligible positions § Loan repayment for eligible positions § Generous health, vision, dental, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and life insurance coverage for full-time employees § Monthly payment in lieu of insurance coverage for eligible positions § 403b Retirement Plan with Interim matching contribution § Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals. You can earn up to 24 days of vacation in your first year. § Professional development and learning opportunities. § BBS registered supervisors onsite for ongoing Clinical Supervision § Annual employee recognition and staff appreciation events § Employee referral bonus program § Offers flexible work schedules § A fulfilling career while providing a family centered focus and work-life balance HOW TO APPLY To learn more about Interim and to apply for this position, please go to our website at http://www.interiminc.org/employment/ . COMPENSATION $62.11 - $80.88 per hour. Non-Exempt; 24 hours/week; Eligible for overtime. Compensation based on education and experience. REPORTS TO Program Director and Nurse Administrator. QUALIFICATIONS Required : Current California Registered Nurse license; Experience in the Mental Health field. Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and psychotropic medications. Preferred: BSN; Psychiatric nursing experience; Medi-Cal documentation experience; proficient in Outlook email correspondence and computer software’s. Ability to; work as a member of a team; accept supervision; maintain appropriate boundaries while working in close inter-personal relationships; learn and apply principles of social rehabilitation; organized, responsible, flexible, empathic and able to relate effectively with clients, other staff, professionals and members of the community. Knowledge of community resources. Drivers license for at least two years and driving record acceptable to insurance carrier. Valid California driver's license; auto in safe operating condition; auto liability insurance; good driving record; criminal record clearance; proof of authorization to work in the United States as required by Immigration and Reform Act of 1986. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Registered Nurse will assist with the following duties: Provide on-call services as needed. Provide appropriate, recovery oriented, trauma informed, wellness centered services focused on nursing support for patients. Assist patients with self-administration of medication: knowledge of medication classification and side-effects and expected therapeutic responses. Provide recovery-oriented, wellness centered approach to consumer’s substance use. Coordinates medications prescribed by Psychiatrist. Assists Psychiatrist as needed to provide patient care. Assist clients in attaining community stability and reaching their health, recovery and rehabilitation goals, including helping clients to find and keep employment. Assist clients with their physical and mental health recovery process by developing the skills necessary to lead independent or interdependent, healthy and meaningful lives in the community. Provide psychiatric and other education and advocacy to patients, patients’ families and other support members as appropriate. Administer IM medications as needed and document. Conduct and utilize client need assessments for development and tracking of client centered treatment planning. Review medications and communicate with prescribing physicians to ensure medications are up to date and accurate. Review medica