Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse - Crisis Receiving for Behavioral Health (CRBH)

Department: CRISIS Programs

Location:  CRBH

Reports to:  Director, Crisis Receiving for Behavioral Health

Status: Full-Time, Regular, 11am – 7pm, Sunday through Thursday with shift flexibility as needed

FLSA:  Non-exempt

Pay Range:  $58.79 – $76.43/hr

Organization Information

WellSpace's mission is "achieving regional health through high quality comprehensive care." We believe that everyone deserves to be seen, no matter who you are, where you come from, where you work or what place you call home. At WellSpace, we see you!  

We are driven to serve the whole person through comprehensive, integrated care, spanning medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services across the region. We do this by building a team of exceptional colleagues who are dedicated to our mission and becoming part of the communities we serve. 

As the region's largest Community Health System, WellSpace utilizes a Confluence Model to integrate an internal network of healthcare modalities, including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC), Drug Medi-Cal and Specialty Mental Health programs, California's second largest 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Center, an independent Risk Bearing Organization (WellSpace Nexus), and more into a seamless confluence of care.

To ensure the highest quality of care, WellSpace is accredited by the Joint Commission for Ambulatory Care, Behavioral Health and as a CCBHC. Further, it is certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Care Medical Home and a Behavioral Health Home. WellSpace's crisis programs are accredited by the American Association of Suicidology and the International Council for Helplines. 

Position Summary

The Crisis Receiving for Behavioral Health (CRBH) Registered Nurse provides care to patients seeking crisis-receiving services and education, support and leadership to nursing staff utilizing reflective proactive, staff development, support and oversight to build and model a strengths-based, client-centered culture.  The CRBH Registered Nurse provides care to people in a behavioral health crisis and coordinates the administration of medical services to patients.

Required Qualifications

• Current license as an Registered Nurse with the State of California required.
• Two plus year’s related experience in clinical experience with diverse adult population preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Current CPR and first aid certificate or willingness to be trained required within first (90) ninety days of employment.
• Experience working with unhoused community members and people in a behavioral health crisis.
• Knowledge of community resources including Medicare, Medi-Cal, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the county’s General Assistance Program.
• Knowledge of medications, usages, interactions and effects including interactions while intoxicated.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress; react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Educate staff, patients and/or families and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment in addition to best practices and adherence to certifying and regulatory standards of care.
• Maintain detailed records.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional relationships.
• Computer literacy including use of email, Microsoft Word and Excel and Electronic Health Records.
• Ability to work holidays, weeke