Registered Nurse

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a great place to work. Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Our team is currently looking for a Registered Nurse, whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, you'll be able to find the right position to help others.

Pay/Schedule:

• Part-Time (5 hours/week, 12-month duration)
• $60.00 per hour

Our Culture and Mission:

We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centered organization where our diverse staff at all levels feels at home. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and explore opportunities. Together, we actively work on diversity within our organization and the communities we serve.

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness.

What You Will Do:

The Nurse is responsible for assessing and monitoring participants' physical health needs, including medication management, illness and injuries. Work with Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, and other team members to care for and maintain appropriate levels of medication. Treat minor illness and injuries as they occur and ensure participants are linked with primary and specialty health care as needed. Educate team members on participants' health conditions. Track participant mental status, medications, and response to medication, and report any changes to team as needed.

Qualifications:

Required

• Licensed as a R.N. in the State of California.
• License must be in good standing and with no restrictions in the State of California.
• Cognitive and psychomotor skills to practice nursing as an applied science.
• Proven ability to devise nursing care plan and apply scientific knowledge to participant care.
• Ability to write legibly and objectively.
• Knowledge of the theoretical foundation in child and adolescent development and therapeutic intervention strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize de-escalation techniques that align with the trauma informed care model as part of intervention strategy for working with participants in crisis who are responding to triggers/stressors and/or demonstrating early indicators of distress.
• Clean driving record; current CA Driver's License or ability to obtain within 10 days after hired.
• Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office.

Preferred

• B.A./B.S. Degree in Nursing.
• Two (two) or more years' experience in psychiatric nursing.
• Fluency in prevailing language(s) of the community.

Join our team as: Registered Nurse

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services (FF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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