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Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for behavioral health, youth psychiatric, and community impact? Alameda County Behavioral Health is seeking a committed and compassionate Behavioral Health RN to join the multidisciplinary team in Oakland, Ca! In this role, you will provide psychiatric medication support, health assessments, crisis triage, and care coordinate for adults 18 and older with serious and persistent mental illnesses. This is an opportunity to work in a stable public health environment where collaboration, compassion, and initiative are valued. If you're a self-starter with strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills, and a heart for public health, this is your chance to make a meaningful difference. Apply Today! AboutCompetitive Pay: $70.00 per hourShift Days: Monday-FridayShift time: 8:30am-5:00pmStart Date: ASAP! Demographic: Adults with severe & persistent mental illnessLocation: Oakland, CaliforniaBenefitsPotential to extendPotential for long term placement Great working locationHealth insuranceRefer-a-friend bonusWeekly payroll24-hour accessibilityPersonalized serviceRequiredHigh School Diploma or GEDCurrent CA Registered Nurse license Current Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) Minimum 1 - 2 years of RN outpatient, behavioral health, psychiatric, primary care or community healthStrong assessment, documentation, and communication skillsAbility to triage psychiatric symptoms and escalate appropriatelyAbility to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary behavioral health teamSelf-directed and able to manage responsibilities with minimal oversightAbility to work with adults diagnosed with severe mental illnessesPreferredBehavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience (highly preferred)Experience with county behavioral health systems or public health Bachelor of Science in Nursing Knowledge of EPIC EHR, Clinician's Gateway EHR, and Microsoft Office Experience providing field-based nursing or home visitsRequired Abilities/SkillsStrong communication and detail-oriented documentation skillsOrganization abilities for patient coordination, education, and record-keepingCollaboration skills for working with healthcare providers and community engagement. Responsibilities/Essential FunctionsAdults 18 years and older; level 1 mental health patients with sever and persistent mental illnessPrimarily focused on care coordination being the liaison between the patient and the primary care team. Daily Duties: Support primary care providers during patient visits Chart prep - preparing medical records, medication listsnew patient intakes procedures (IE: immunizations, EKGs, PAP smears, I&Ds, joint injections, wound care, ear lavages, point-of-care testing)medication administration - oral, injections, nebulizer Conducting nursing visits Triage in-person walk-ins and tele-visitsNursing assessmentsFollow up on hospital admission/ED visits and specialist visits, lab results, health screenings, and diagnostic imagingInjections, Wound Care, Education, Medication reconciliation while adhering to policy and procedures as outlined by standing ordersManaging DME, orders, lab orders, diagnostic tests, referrals, medication refills, prior authorizations, medical records Coordinating care with multidisciplinary care team (ie: case managers, psychiatric care providers), external care providers (ie: hospitals, specialists), and other patient support (ie: IHSS workers, board and care staff, family members)Supporting the psychiatrists nurse with injections as neededPhlebotomy Weekly Duties: Attending weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, generating and sending PATH reports Monthly Duties: Monthly medical meetings, PATH meetings with management teams, manage the emergency kit inventory and monthly check off, managing the 403B pharmacy inventory About UsPower Personnel has been working with healthcare professionals like you since 1994. We are the experts in healthcare staffing in Northern California. That’s why so many hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities rely on us for filling critical positions. If you want competitive pay, excellent working conditions and a team that supports you, we can help!Refer a friend and get $500 bonus for every referral! **In order to get the bonus, the person referred must work at least 20 shifts. Refer via referrals@powerpersonnel.com
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