Seneca Family of Agencies

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Crisis Services Nurse is responsible and accountable for prescribing, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care delivered within the program, and for utilizing the nursing process to provide assessment, treatment planning, and evaluation of client care within designated clinical areas.. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.. Collaborates with Psychiatrist to ensure quality of medication administration, adequate consents, medical treatment and follow-up.. Training in additional crisis intervention modalities such as CPI may be required.. Key Words: Mental health nurse, Non-profit healthcare, Community health, Behavioral health, Psychiatric nursing, Mental health services, Non-profit organizations, Healthcare jobs, Nursing jobs

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Overview Are YOU a Registered Nurse looking to support youth? Then the Registered Nurse at Seneca's Ventura Crisis Program is perfect for you! $2000 sign on bonus for new Seneca employees! Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Crisis Services Nurse is responsible and accountable for prescribing, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care delivered within the program, and for utilizing the nursing process to provide assessment, treatment planning, and evaluation of client care within designated clinical areas. The Nurse acts as a clinical role model and provides nursing consultation to staff within the assigned areas of responsibility. About Seneca Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve. Responsibilities <ul><li> Provide quality care, including nursing triage and assessment. </li><li> Evaluate and chart illness and/or injuries. </li><li> Monitor physician orders and prescriptions. </li><li> Ensure safe medication processes are followed, including : </li><li> P rocurement </li><li> O rdering </li><li> S torage </li><li> A dministration practices </li><li> Collect and analyz e assessment data to formulate resident care problems and individualized outcomes . </li><li> P lans, implements , and evaluates nursing interventions. </li><li> Collaborates with Psychiatrist to ensure quality of medication administration, adequate consents, medical treatment and follow-up. </li><li> Maintain working relationship with pediatricians, specialists, psychiatrists, therapists, and hospitals who provide care to the youth. </li><li> Communicate effectively with others and promote teamwork. </li><li> Participate in nursing department staff meetings , multidisciplinary team meetings, and other departmental activities. </li><li> Provide ongoing training for staff on medications and other health-related education. </li><li> Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's Equilibrium model training. This may include intervening with the clients' behavioral program through physical management of the clients, if applicable. Training in additional crisis intervention modalities such as CPI may be required . </li></ul>Required Qualifications <ul><li> Bachelors of Science in Nursing or </li><li> Active California Registered Nursing License </li><li> Public Health Certificate Preferred </li><li> CPR – BLS </li><li> TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other State/Federal licensing or certification requirements </li><li> Organized, takes initiative, and has excellent correspondence and follows through with team </li><li> Proof of COVID-19 vaccination </li></ul>Preferred <ul><li> Experience with pediatrics, mental health, Community Care Licensing regulations, and/or triage assessment a plus . </li></ul> Schedule <ul><li> Per Diem :</li><ul><li> Hours will vary </li></ul></ul>Benefits <ul><li> Starting $51.76 to $54.26 per hour</li><ul><li> $2000 sign on bonus </li><li> Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam </li></ul></ul>Key Words: Mental health nurse, Non-profit healthcare, Community health, Behavioral health, Psychiatric nursing, Mental health services, Non-profit organizations, Healthcare jobs, Nursing jobs

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