RN - CHARGE

GATEWAYS HOSPITAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $46 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center is a Los Angeles nonprofit providing comprehensive mental health services to children, adolescents, transitional-aged youth, and adults. The organization includes a 55-bed standalone hospital and six outlying facilities, and has approximately 400 employees.

The Registered Nurse provides medical-related patient care and oversees medication-related personnel, collaborating with other disciplines and departments to support safe, quality care. The role administers nursing care, medications, treatments, and procedures; educates clients; coordinates appointments, blood draws, medication and supply management, and pharmacy and laboratory matters; and participates in treatment teams and staff training. The nurse also monitors client conditions, maintains accurate records, administers and documents TB tests, and leads responses to medical emergencies and crises. Additional related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Current California RN license and current licensure by the California State Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification.
• Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Experience managing aggressive and assaultive behavior.
• Completion of a clinical rotation in psychiatric nursing.
• Completion of a pharmacology class curriculum.
• Knowledge of medications, particularly psychiatric medications.
• Basic understanding of mental-health legal matters, including confidentiality, holds, probable cause hearings, and patients’ rights.
• Ability to handle encounters with clients who may be unstable, angry, hostile, agitated, or intoxicated by alcohol or street drugs appropriately and effectively.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to work with adult patients.
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and remain calm in crisis situations.
• Must pass Department of Justice, FBI, and Community Care Licensing background clearance.
• Valid California driver’s license, TB clearance, and a driving record acceptable for coverage by Gateways’ insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

• BSN.
• Experience working in a residential facility.

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care, medications, injections, treatments, and other procedures to selected clients in accordance with hospital policy, licensure, and standards of practice.
• Educate clients about healthy lifestyle choices, diagnoses, medications, and medication actions and reactions, individually and in groups.
• Schedule and coordinate clients’ medical appointments.
• Consult with psychiatrists about treatment and medications, schedule weekly appointments, and forward necessary documentation such as clinical reports and laboratory results.
• Coordinate and perform weekly client blood draws.
• Order, receive, reconcile, and deliver medical supplies and medications to maintain adequate stock.
• Coordinate medication insurance authorization requests with the pharmacy and enroll clients in patient assistance programs.
• Monitor, reconcile, and approve pharmacy and laboratory invoices, and liaise with pharmacy and laboratory personnel.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, in-service training, and other scheduled meetings.
• Observe and promptly report changes in clients’ conditions and behavior to the treatment team.
• Assist with recruitment, training, evaluations, and discipline for indirectly reporting personnel.
• Train treatment team staff on nursing-related matters, including medication room procedures.
• Complete and maintain required documentation and electronic records accurately, promptly, and in an organized manner.
• Document effectively in writing in accordance with regulatory agency and hospital requirements.
• Administer and document staff and client TB tests and maintain a due-date log.
• Lead responses to emergent and emergency medical situations by assessing clients and notifying appropriate staff and emergency services.
• Ensure emergency transportation is arranged for medical emergencies and assist with situational crisis intervention as needed.
• Prioritize urgent tasks and seek guidance from the immediate supervisor when appropriate.
• Maintain clinical and interpersonal skills needed to perform duties and direct and supervise ancillary staff.
• Pursue learning opportunities that support new skills and continuous quality improvement.
• Use active listening and contribute to a positive therapeutic environment through responsible communication with coworkers, supervisors, administration, clients, and families.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees and one dependent.
• Eight paid holidays and four personal holidays per calendar year.
• Two weeks of vacation.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% company match.
• Annual company events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed