Crisis Stabilization RN - PM

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Irvine, CA

15h • Onsite

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 milieu and general operations to support quality client care, effective facility operations, and safety. This can include shift oversight of staff in other departments, such as Safety Specialists, QA staff, clerks, and clinical staff. The RN documents client care accurately in Electronic Medical Records and collaborates with internal and external departments and agencies to support 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 role is with the Coastal Star Crisis Stabilization Unit in Irvine, California. The CSU provides immediate crisis intervention and stabilization for adults and adolescents, with the aim of preventing psychiatric hospitalization. The facility operates 24/7 and serves up to 16 adults (ages 18 and older) and 8 adolescents (ages 13–17). Patients may stay for up to 23 hours. The CSU also 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 preferred.
• One year of experience with seriously emotionally disturbed children, adolescents, and adults in a mental health care setting preferred.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing duties and related nursing activities for clients.
• Supervise nursing department staff assigned to the shift.
• May manage the facility milieu and general operations to facilitate quality client care, effective facility operations, and safety.
• May provide shift oversight of staff in other departments, 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 of them.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Vacation and holiday pay.
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits.
• On-the-job training.
• Access to paid CEU opportunities.
• Career development programs.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals where applicable.
• Employee recognition and rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree