Registered Nurse II-IV - Behavioral Health - Homeless Outreach

ABOUT THE POSITION

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Behavioral Health is currently recruiting for a regular, full-time Registered Nurse II-IV for the Homeless Housing Opportunities, Partnership and Education Program (HHOPE) located in Perris, Ca .

The candidate chosen for this position will be responsible for homeless outreach for the San Jacinto River Bottom Project.

This is primarily a field based position.

The Incumbent will be responsible for engaging homeless consumers and connecting them to homeless services, medical services, behavioral health services, etc.

Driving is required.

Additional Pertinent Information

Work Schedule: 9/80, 7:30am -5:00pm every other Friday off.
This position will report to our San Jacinto facility in the future.

Licenses and Certifications:


* A Valid California Driver's License.


* A Valid California Registered Nurse License.

To learn more about the department please visit the RUHS - Behavoral Health website: RUHS - Behavioral Health

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Within the full scope of the Nurse Practice Act, may assess, plan, organize, provide, and/or oversee nursing care to patients in accordance with physician instructions; may make preliminary observations of, and prepare patients for, medical treatment.

• Participate in various committee meetings and present and/or gather data and information to assist management in making administrative and operational decisions.

• Participate in committee activities related to performance improvement issues by auditing patient records and presenting performance improvement plans to the department staff at least annually; review and/or revise policy and procedures; participate in in-service education and staff development activities.

• Participate in the development of standards of care activities; serve as a preceptor and ongoing mentor to new nursing staff; assign and monitor work of a patient care-nursing unit or program to ensure quality and productivity standards are met.

• Serve as a resource person to other staff members; conduct research, contract monitoring and special unit studies to maintain high quality and enhance the professionalism of the unit or program.

• Identify needs for new nursing or mental health procedures and protocols; initiate draft of these procedures and protocols.

• Assess training needs of the assigned unit or program, and recommend and develop strategies to meet these needs; teach classes to meet the training needs of the unit at least twice a year.

• Draft recommendation standards of care, policies, procedures, and quality indicators as assigned; provide education for the staff and monitor compliance to reach established goals.

• Lead and co-lead both didactic and process groups and provide one-to-one counseling with clients, families, and significant others.

• Interface with professionals from within and outside of assigned areas to provide for continuity of client care.

• May...