Psychiatric Nurse II

GENERAL INFORMATION

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a vacancy for Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and establish an eligible list to fill part-time/on-call vacancies throughout Stanislaus County. While this ais a continuous recruitment, we encourage you to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.

Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop of laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is committed to behavioral health principles that are responsive to both mental health and alcohol and drug issues. Our scope of services includes, but is not limited to, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services, alcohol and other drug services, behavioral education and prevention, public guardian functions and advocacy. We offer these services throughout Stanislaus County at Behavioral Health and Recovery Services managed sites and partner with community agencies and other County departments.

Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is considered a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) for mental health and most clinics are  National Health Service Corps (NHCS) approved sites for candidates interested in applying for student loan repayment program. For more information visit: http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/index.html

ABOUT THE POSITION

Stanislaus County is establishing an eligibility list for Full-Time and Extra-Help/On-Call Psychiatric Nurse II for the Department of Behavioral Health & Recovery Services. Psychiatric Nurses can be assigned, based on departmental needs, to one of our various program sites serving children, adults and older adults.

RECRUITMENT BONUS

Newly hired nurses will be eligible to receive a Recruitment Bonus for up to $3,000.00 in three (3) installments.  The payments will be made in installments as listed below:

1. $1000.00 after 12 calendar months of full time employment.
2. $1000.00 after 24 calendar months of full time employment.
3. $1000.00 after 36 calendar months of full time employment.

• Reimbursement of licensing fees
• Additional Pays for specialized certifications and/or additional responsibilities
• Paid Education Leave
• Alternative Work Schedules

• Assist in the promotion and maintenance of quality care through the review of clinical documentation;
• Meet with clients to monitor for medication efficacy and side effects;
• Follow through with recommendations from the physician in the medication management of clients;
• Prepare clinical documentation on a daily basis on multiple clients;
• Complete pharmacy orders;
• Complete pre-authorizations for prescriptions;
• Administer IM medications, also including charting responses and progress in accordance with treatment plans and providing education on physical and psychological effects of medication and its relationships to the overall treatment plan;
• May assist in completing referrals to other agencies;
• May perform initial assessments;
• Provide support to clients and their families;
• Provide crisis assessments and 5150 referrals, crisis stabilization and follow-up communication;
• Utilize an electronic health record for documentation purposes;
• Adhere to strict timelines with documentation through same day notification;
• May provide community presentations and education;
• May identify documentation-related problems or appropriateness of stay based upon the medical record;
• May do data entry using Microsoft Access and some Microsoft Excel;
• Distribute documentation efforts utilizing the Teleforms system;
• Adhere to confidentiality standards for BHRS and other agencies;
• Participate on Quality Management teams with other disciplines and agencies;
• Participate in promoting positive customer relations; and
• May act as a team leader.

SKILL/ABILITIES

• Establish rapport and communicate with empathy toward mentally ill individuals;
• Establish and maintain effective communication with other mental health professionals;
• Keep accurate medical records and prepare clear and concise nursing reports;
• Provide consultation to colleagues and other participants in the program; and
• Deal with people who may be combative.

• Psychodynamic principles and fundamentals of psychotherapy;
• Basic diagnostic categories of mental illness;
• Psychopharmacology; and
• Disease entities and interventions, and nursing skills and procedures.

• Graduation from an accredited school or registered nursing program; AND
• Valid License as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California; AND
• BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers; AND
• One year or more paid experience as a psychiatric nurse or trainee.

• Applicants must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License and remain free from repeated preventable accidents.

• One year experience working in a psychiatric setting.

CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION

Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Registered Nurses Bargaining Unit for labor relations purposes.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Stanislaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to submit online application(s) for open position(s).

Stanislaus County is committed to establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, supervisors, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy related condition, marital status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (over 40), political affiliation or belief, or military or veteran status.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE

Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

"Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application form. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications."

RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS
Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions.  Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodation Request Form prior to the test administration date.  Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form.
 
http://www.stancounty.com/personnel/pdf/ADATestingForm.pdf

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Pass County-paid pre-employment drug screening and job-related background investigation.
• Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
• Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.