Sub-Acute Nurse

Now with a $2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees!As a Sub-Acute Nurse, you'll take the lead in planning, delivering, and evaluation patient care throughout your shift, using the nursing process to make a real difference in every interaction. You'll stay on top of regulatory documentation while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance quality and outcomes. This role gives you the chance to actively contribute to Quality Assurance and utilization review efforts. You'll also inspire others by serving as a trusted clinical role model and resources for your team. Join our team and submit your application today!About Step ProgramsThe STEP (Skills, Transitions, Exploration, and Progress) program provides Partial Hospitalization services to youth ages 12 - 17. The goal of the STEP program is to provide intensive, short-term stabilization services to enable our clients to step down to lower levels of outpatient mental health treatment. We work with youth between the ages of 12 - 17, for an average of 15 days. All groups are designed to teach youth the skills necessary to help them learn about their mental health, provide psychoeducation, and help them learn skills to feel better and be safe. STEP consists of a multidisciplinary team of counselors, clinicians, a nurse, psychiatrist, and program supervisor.About SenecaSeneca has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.ResponsibilitiesEvaluate illness or injuriesMonitor Physician orders for medication or treatment, and prescriptions filled at outside pharmaciesMaintain working relationships with Pediatricians, Specialists, Psychiatrists, Therapists, and hospitals who provide care to clientsArrange appointments or receive orders for treatments when nursing expertise is required to facilitate the processOngoing training with staff on medications and handling medicationsProvide other health-related education to staff and clientsDocument all nursing interventions, including maintaining medication assistance recordsCollect and analyze assessment data to identify treatment problems and formulate individualized outcomes and plans. Implement and evaluate nursing interventionsReview all medical incident reports for shiftsParticipate in multidisciplinary team meetingsMeet regularly with the Program Director and Psychiatrists as requestedCollaborate with Psychiatrist to ensure quality of medication administration, adequate consents, medical treatment and follow-upQualificationsREQUIRED: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing ORAssociate Degree in Nursing (ADN)Active CA Registered Nurse licenseCurrent CPR-BLS certificationAt least 21 years of ageTB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirementsValid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policyPreferredPsychiatric Nursing experienceBilingual Spanish skill setGood critical-thinking, communication, and organization skills SCHEDULE Full-timeMonday - Friday, 8am - 4pmBenefits Starting at $117,577 - $131,577 per yearActual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the roleAdditional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency examSalary increase each year$2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid HolidaysRelocation assistance may be availableComprehensive employee benefits package, including:Medical, dental, vision and chiropractic coverage and partially paid premiums for dependentsLong-term disability, family leave, and life insurance50% paid premiums for dependents403b Retirement PlanEmployer-paid Employee Assistance PlanSeneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employerTraining stipend and professional development opportunitiesPromotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington