Psychiatric Nurse - Full-Time & Part-Time
Company: County of Sonoma, California
Location: Santa Rosa
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Information
The Department of Health Services seeks motivated Registered Nurses
for full-time and part-time Behavioral Health positions!
Starting salary up to $55.02/hour plus a cash allowance of
$3.45/hour,
and a competitive total compensation package!*
What Makes Sonoma County a Great Choice
We offer expansive opportunities for growth and development, the
ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work
environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to
better your community. You can also look forward to a competitive,
total compensation package* including:
About the Positions
Behavioral Health Psychiatric Nurses work on multi-disciplinary
teams to provide medication education and adherence support
services, mental status examinations, treatment planning, crisis
intervention, and medical case management. They work in close
collaboration with psychiatrists, case managers, primary care
doctors, pharmacies, hospitals, and laboratory services. Typical
duties include:
Psychiatric Nurses work as part of a 24-hour multi-disciplinary
team in the Crisis Stabilization Unit. Psychiatric Nurses in
outpatient settings work Monday through Friday during business
hours in a clinic and in community settings. Incumbents are
expected to be able to work independently with an understanding of
when to seek supervision and consultation from the Charge Nurse,
Supervising RN, or Psychiatrist. Some of these assignments require
the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts.
About the programs:
About the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)
The CSU's dedicated team of licensed mental health clinicians,
psychiatric nurses, and psychiatrists provide crisis intervention,
medication assessment, stabilization, and information and referral
services 24-hours a day, 7 days a week for adults, children, and
families experiencing a mental health crisis. The CSU provides up
to 23-hours of supportive care, including medications for
individuals in an acute mental health crisis. For those needing
longer crisis intervention, voluntary crisis residential services
or inpatient hospitalization are arranged.
Community Mental Health Center (CMHC)
Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) provide outreach and
engagement and outpatient specialty mental health treatment
services to adults living in regionally-based areas of Sonoma
County. In addition to providing services to
geographically-isolated adults with serious mental illness, CMHCs
also provide services to people who are homeless and/or have
co-occurring substance abuse disorder problems, and to locally
underserved racially and ethnically diverse communities.
Adult Medication Support
Adult Med Support provides services to adults with serious and
persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders,
who currently do not receive comprehensive services.
The ideal candidates will possess:
This recruitment is being conducted to fill two full-time positions
and one part-time position (.50 Full-Time Equivalent) in the
Department of Health Services. This employment list may also be
used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary
or intermittent) positions as they occur during the active status
of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered
for future positions should consider applying to this
recruitment.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE
COMPLETED.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of training and
experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the
knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, this would include
graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Professional License: Possession of a current California license as
a Registered Nurse (RN). RN license must be maintained as a
condition of employment in this classification. Possession of
current CPR and First Aid certifications is desirable.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate
level including special endorsements, as required by the State of
California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform
the essential job functions of the position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of: principles, techniques, and trends of
behavioral health with particular reference to mental health and
substance use disorder diagnoses and treatment, human development,
motivation, personality, learning, individual and cultural
differences, adaption, and social interaction; psychiatric
rehabilitation, Trauma-Informed Care, and Recovery-Oriented Care;
modern methods, techniques, and procedures used in general and
professional psychiatric nursing; medical and psychiatric
terminology, equipment and facilities.
Knowledge of: the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics; laws
governing treatment of involuntary clients; rehabilitation and
counseling techniques; and skill in observing and recording client
behavior; the principles and techniques of psychiatric and social
assessment and evaluation; the methods and techniques of physical
restraints; community agencies, resources, and services.
Ability to: provide effective psychiatric nursing care to clients
with behavioral health needs; exercise patience and judgment in
recognizing symptoms indicative of adverse client reactions; follow
oral and written directions of a technical and professional nature
in exact detail; communicate client history and needs accurately
and succinctly; develop and maintain the confidence and cooperation
of clients with behavioral health challenges; effectively intervene
and direct staff in emergency situations; establish and maintain
effective working relationships with other departmental staff and
representatives of other agencies; administer treatment plans,
medicines, and narcotics as prescribed; communicate with clients
and their families empathetically and compassionately; prepare,
interpret, and maintain accurate nursing records and reports; write
progress notes to Medi-Cal standards; occasionally restrain
clients; stand and walk for long periods; work under psychological
and physical strain; and lift or move heavy objects on an
occasional basis.
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying
Please visit Getting-a-Job with the County of Sonoma to review more
detailed information about the hiring process, including the
application process, examination steps, and department selection
process.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE
COMPLETED.
Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using
position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed
responses of a reasonable length to allow for thorough assessment
of your qualifications. Responses which state "See Resume" or "See
Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not
be scored.
The selection procedure will consist of the following
examination:
An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination
(Weight 100%). Each application and supplemental questionnaire will
be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications
and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience,
knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position. Candidates
possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be
placed on an employment list and referred to the department for
selection interviews.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A background investigation is required prior to employment.
Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are
typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling
such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result
in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy.
Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a
physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the
duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a
conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which
the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job
letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening
Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Positions that are assigned to one or more
facilities with a COVID-19 and/or influenza vaccine mandate
pursuant to the California Department of Public Health must meet
all vaccination requirements. Documented proof of vaccination(s)
will be required.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are accepted on-line at: Paper applications may be
submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the
mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as
outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date
specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous
recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient
number of qualified applications have been received. Applications
received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating
a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of
belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is
representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to
be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment
are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
HR Analyst: DP
HR Technician: KC
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