Registered Nurse (RN) - San Francisco, CA (Part Time 0.4, 7a-3p)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing assessment, monitoring, and protocol-driven intervention for adults experiencing acute intoxication within a low-barrier sobering environment. The RN performs abbreviated nursing triage per standardized procedure, which assesses behavioral and physical health needs, and documents in accordance with harm-reduction and trauma-informed best practices. This role ensures safe oversight, supportive care, and protocol-guided referrals or transfers for individuals who may otherwise be transported to an emergency hospital or jail. Perform abbreviated nursing assessments, including vitals, impairment/intoxication levels, and withdrawal risk screening. Recognize signs of medical or psychiatric emergencies and initiate EMS or ED transfers when clinically indicated. Provide supportive care, including hydration, nutrition/snack support, wound care, and medication administration per standing orders for minor injuries or symptoms. Assess and monitor patients through the sobering process, noting changes in behavior, cognition, or level of consciousness. Offer education, motivational engagement, and compassionate communication regarding substance use, health risks, and harm-reduction strategies. Utilize trauma-informed and de-escalation approaches to respond to escalating behaviors. Conduct incident debriefs and complete required clinical documentation following escalations or emergency outcomes. Collaborate, as appropriate, with EMS, law enforcement, and emergency department teams as part of alternate destination protocols. Support center-wide safety and risk mitigation practices across the multidisciplinary team. Participate in required onboarding and ongoing clinical training; maintain competencies and attend required meetings. Perform all other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
- Unrestricted, active license as a Registered Professional Nurse through the California State Board of Nursing
- Basic computer literacy, including the ability to document in an electronic health record (EHR)
- Ability to obtain and accurately record vital signs
- Strong attention to detail and ability to complete documentation in a timely manner
- Ability to successfully complete Basic Life Support (BLS) certification during the first week of employment
- Must obtain Overdose Prevention and Narcan Administration training within 30 days of hire
- The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
Nice To Haves
- Three (3) years of experience in psychiatric, behavioral health, substance use treatment, detox, or related settings
- Previous experience in emergency room, crisis stabilization, or alternate destination models
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience working with individuals with addiction, medication-assisted treatment, and harm-reduction practices
Responsibilities
- Perform abbreviated nursing assessments, including vitals, impairment/intoxication levels, and withdrawal risk screening.
- Recognize signs of medical or psychiatric emergencies and initiate EMS or ED transfers when clinically indicated.
- Provide supportive care, including hydration, nutrition/snack support, wound care, and medication administration per standing orders for minor injuries or symptoms.
- Assess and monitor patients through the sobering process, noting changes in behavior, cognition, or level of consciousness.
- Offer education, motivational engagement, and compassionate communication regarding substance use, health risks, and harm-reduction strategies.
- Utilize trauma-informed and de-escalation approaches to respond to escalating behaviors.
- Conduct incident debriefs and complete required clinical documentation following escalations or emergency outcomes.
- Collaborate, as appropriate, with EMS, law enforcement, and emergency department teams as part of alternate destination protocols.
- Support center-wide safety and risk mitigation practices across the multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in required onboarding and ongoing clinical training; maintain competencies and attend required meetings.
- Perform all other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability paid by CHS
- Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
- Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (health care, dependent care, and commuter benefits for eligible transportation expenses)
- 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
- Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually
- 12 recognized company holidays
- Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees
- Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
- After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
