Nurse - RN  (Temporary, Full-Time, Hourly)
Program: South Bay IMPACT (Chula Vista)
Region: Chula Vista
Services: Mobile Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Career Type: Nurses

Hours: 40 hours per week with work schedule option

• Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, with occasional evening and weekend shift OR
• Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm; Fridays, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; off every other Friday, with occasional evening or weekend shift.

Pay Rate: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Duration: The duration of this position is 4 to 6 months, depending on program needs

Licensure: Current California RN (Registered Nurse) license and must be kept current throughout employment

Benefits:

• 19 days of PTO per year; 12 paid holidays per year
• Free CEUs and training
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt and access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 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
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
• Opportunities for advancement and growth

As a Nurse - RN, you will:

• Provide medication support services to our clients
• Provide services in the community or client’s home, including administration of medication
• Assist multidisciplinary team with crisis intervention and psychiatric assessments
• Ensure that clients and family members are educated and informed about their medications and illness management
• Monitor health care needs of the clients and obtains assistance from other health care providers as necessary
• Ensure all medications are managed and stored appropriately as defined by local and state regulations

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• CPR/First Aid certification required and must be kept current 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
• Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required
• Ability to physically and mentally able to assist in emergency situations is required
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office
• A valid California driver’s license in good standing and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position. In addition, proof of insurance is required prior to driving personal vehicles on company business.
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance

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

Our Intensive Mobile Psychosocial Assertive Community Treatment programs (IMPACT, Downtown IMPACT, Senior IMPACT and South Bay IMPACT) provide intensive, community-based case management services for homeless adults throughout San Diego County. We deliver fully integrated services to clients diagnosed with a serious mental illness, as well as individuals with co-occurring, mental health, and substance disorders.

Our programs utilizes the evidence-based practice of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) to support our clients in the higher level of community care and to assist them in reaching their goals and living a life not dominated by mental illness. Our team is a model of care, providing treatment, rehabilitation, and case management supports.

CRF staff members work together 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!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Nurse - RN