Pediatric Nurse 24-hr Behavioral Health Facility

Seneca Family of Agencies•Sacramento, CA

2d•$112,101 - $126,101

About The Position

The Pediatric Nurse leads the planning, delivery, and evaluation of patient care throughout the shift using the nursing process. The role ensures regulatory documentation is current, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to improve quality and outcomes, and serves as a trusted clinical role model and resource for team members. The position is based in the Sacramento T-STRTP, which provides short-term, individualized, strength-based, culturally competent, youth-centered, family-driven, and trauma-informed treatment for children and youth ages 11–17. The program supports youth in stabilizing at-risk behaviors and building skills to transition successfully to a more permanent setting.

Requirements

Active California Registered Nurse license.
Current CPR-BLS certification.
At least 21 years of age.
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state or federal licensing or certification requirements.
Valid driver's license, own vehicle, and clean driving record.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred, or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with 2 years of mental health experience.

Nice To Haves

Psychiatric nursing experience.
Bilingual Spanish skills.
Good critical-thinking, communication, and organization skills.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Evaluate illnesses or injuries.
Monitor physician orders for medication or treatment and prescriptions filled at outside pharmacies.
Maintain working relationships with pediatricians, specialists, psychiatrists, therapists, and hospitals providing care to clients.
Arrange appointments or receive treatment orders when nursing expertise is required to facilitate the process.
Provide ongoing staff training on medications and medication handling.
Provide health-related education to staff and clients.
Document nursing interventions, including maintaining medication assistance records.
Collect and analyze assessment data to identify treatment problems and formulate individualized outcomes and plans; implement and evaluate nursing interventions.
Review medical incident reports for all shifts.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
Meet regularly with the Program Director and psychiatrists as requested.
Collaborate with the psychiatrist to ensure quality medication administration, adequate consents, medical treatment, and follow-up.

Benefits

$2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees.
Relocation assistance may be available.
Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and chiropractic coverage, with partially paid premiums for dependents.
Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
50% paid premiums for dependents.
403b Retirement Plan.
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan.
Five weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-certified employer.
Training stipend and professional development opportunities.
Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington.
Annual salary increases.
Additional compensation upon passing the bilingual language proficiency exam.