Nurse - LVN  (On Call)
Program: START - San Diego County
Region: San Diego County
Services: Crisis Care
Career Type: Nurses

Locations: Esperanza Crisis Center (Escondido), Turning Point Crisis Center (Oceanside), Del Sur Crisis Center (Chula Vista), Jary Barreto Crisis Center (Logan Heights), Halcyon Crisis Center (El Cajon), Vista Balboa Crisis Center (San Diego) and New Vistas Crisis Center (Downtown San Diego)

Hours: On Call; 16 - 24 hours per month; Hours can vary from Monday to Sunday, between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (day), 4:00 pm to Midnight (evening) and Midnight to 8:00 am (overnight)

Pay Rate: $37.14 per hour plus $3.00 per hour differential for weekend or overnight shift

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

As a Nurse - LVN, 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.
  

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• BLS certification or First Aid/CPR 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

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
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt
• Choice of 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
• Access to student loan forgiveness programs for graduates

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 provides intensive, community-based crisis residential services for adults throughout San Diego County. We 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. Our 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Nurse - RN