Nurse - RN (6170)  (Regular Full-Time, Hourly)
Program: Maria Sardinas (South San Diego)

Nurse - RN – Mental Health Services for Adult Outpatient Program

Hours: 40 hours per week. Clinic hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Wednesday, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Pay Rate: $43.27 - $45.67 per hour

CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals!

We are constantly evolving and developing fresh approaches to meet the needs of San Diego County’s residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development.  You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!

Program Overview:

Located in south San Diego, CA, the Maria Sardinas Wellness Recovery Center is an adult outpatient program which provides a variety of intervention services to individuals in crisis. We serve individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse disorders. Our services include initial psychosocial assessments, psychiatric and medication evaluations, ongoing medication support services, limited individual and group counseling, supported housing, care coordination, case management, and linking clients with additional community-based supports.

Typical Duties of the Nurse

• Consults with program psychiatrist for medication orders and guidance for treatment and collaborates with the client's primary care physician to coordinate care
• Administers medications as ordered by the physician and monitors client response
• Assist multidisciplinary team with crisis intervention, psychiatric medical assessments, case management, and medication support services
• Monitors clients’ response to medications and reports any concerns to medical staff
• Ensures that clients and family members are educated and informed about their medications and illness management
• Monitors health care needs of the clients and obtains assistance from other health care providers as necessary
• Ensures all medications are managed and stored appropriately as defined by local and state regulations

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) nursing license and CPR/First Aid certification required and must be maintained throughout employment
• Minimum of one year of experience working with a mental health population, especially with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders is strongly preferred
• Able to assist mentally and physically in emergency situations
• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential
  
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance and credentialing review

Benefits: CRF provides benefits to help you balance your work life and your personal life. For full-time staff (30 hours or more), we offer...

• 19 days of PTO per year
• 12 paid holidays per year
• “Platinum +” medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses for you 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
• Employee Assistance Plan for you and your family
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
• Paid training and supervision hours are available
• Opportunities for advancement and growth
• We also provide access to student loan repayment/forgiveness programs for graduates.

All new hires are required to show proof of completed vaccination and booster before their first date of work, unless legally exempted.  

 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Nurse - RN