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YOU'RE INVITED TO
APPLY: The Marin County Human Resources Department and the Marin
County Department of Health and Human Services are announcing a recruitment
for the position of Mental Health Registered Nurse, Part Time (Per Diem –
Extra Hire). The current part time vacancies are in the Division of
Community Mental Health, Psychiatric Emergency Services, 250 Bon Air Road,
Greenbrae. *Shift/Per Diem differential paid for certain assignments.
THE POSITION:
Extra hire vacancies in the Division of Community Mental Health Services for
per diem shift coverage during vacations, holidays, sick leave, short staff,
and/or retirements.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Must be available for all shifts - part time hours.
TENTATIVE EXAM
SCHEDULE: Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be
notified to contact the Health and Human Services Department for a selection
interview in the order their applications are received by the Human
Resources Department.
DUTIES: Duties
include but are not limited to:
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Performs crisis
intervention and other psychosocial rehabilitation services.
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Interviews, observes and
examines clients; makes psychosocial and nursing assessments, determines
treatment objectives and initiates appropriate actions; participates in
the application of physical or chemical restraints as required.
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Prepares case histories and
treatment plans, in consultation with physicians, psychiatrists and other
health care team members; assists patient in cooperating with own
treatment.
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Participates in individual,
group and family psychotherapy.
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Provides skilled nursing
care; dispenses, administers and monitors medications for clients as
needed and performs other procedures in accordance with standardized
procedures and appropriate regulations.
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Provides consultation,
education and information to clients, families, support networks,
community and other agencies.
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Participates in staff
meetings, client and program conferences, staff development and
professional growth activities.
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Documents assessments,
treatments and other patient medical information.
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May assist in training and
provide lead direction to subordinate staff.
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May plan, coordinate and
participate in special programs/projects.
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Performs a medical
screening examination and triage on admission to PES to identify emergent
medical conditions.
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Ensures appropriate
treatment for all identified medical conditions.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Equivalent to two years of professional nursing experience, at least one
year of which has been in a mental health setting.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid California
Registered Nurse license and possession of a current CPR certificate, at
least at the level of BLS for Healthcare Provider.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
Work experience with seriously mentally ill clients in an inpatient hospital
setting.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Successful candidates are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff’s
Department prior to appointment and H&HS credentials check. |
