Crisis Stabilization RN - Overnight
About The Position
The Registered Nurse oversees nursing duties and related nursing activities for clients and supervises nursing department staff assigned to their shift. The role may also involve managing the facility’s overall milieu and general operations to support quality client care, effective facility operations, and safety. This may include shift oversight of staff in other departments, such as Safety Specialists, QA staff, clerks, and clinical staff. The RN accurately documents client care in electronic medical records and collaborates with internal and external departments and agencies to facilitate client care and facility operations. Licensed staff who meet the qualifications may be asked to become certified as an LPS designee to complete applications 5150/5585 for clients who need them. The position is with the Irvine Coastal Star Crisis Stabilization Unit, a 24/7 facility providing immediate crisis intervention and stabilization to adults and adolescents. The CSU is comparable to an urgent care center and is designed to help prevent psychiatric hospitalization. Clients may stay for up to 23 hours, and the program provides referrals to other services and transportation as needed.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing.
- Valid California RN license.
- Current CPR certification.
- First Aid certification from an approved provider, such as the American Red Cross.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- One year of experience with seriously emotionally disturbed children, adolescents, and adults in a mental health care setting.
- One year of supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee nursing duties and related nursing activities for clients.
- Supervise nursing department staff assigned to the shift.
- As needed, manage the facility milieu and general operations to support quality client care, facility operations, and safety.
- Provide shift oversight of staff in other departments when applicable, including Safety Specialists, QA staff, clerks, and clinical staff.
- Accurately document client care in electronic medical records.
- Collaborate with internal and external departments and agencies to facilitate client care and facility operations.
- If qualified and asked, become certified as an LPS designee to complete applications 5150/5585 for clients in need.
Benefits
- Ample vacation and holiday pay.
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
- On-the-job training and access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals, where applicable.
- Employee recognition and rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
