Community Research Foundation (CRF) Hiring for LVN – Community Clinic (JWC) Full Time

Nurse – LVN (5935) (Regular Part-Time, Hourly)
Program/Location: Jane Westin Center (Downtown San Diego)

Nurse – LVN – Mental Health Services for Adult Outpatient Program

Hours: 20 hours per week; Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals!

We are constantly evolving and developing fresh approaches to meet the needs of San Diego County’s residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!

Program Overview:

Located in downtown San Diego, CA, the Jane Westin Center is an adult outpatient walk-in clinic which provides a variety of intervention services to individuals in crisis. We serve individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse disorders.

Our services include initial psychosocial assessments, psychiatric and medication evaluations, crisis intervention and linking clients with ongoing community-based services.

Typical Duties of the Nurse – LVN

• Assist multidisciplinary team with crisis intervention, psychiatric medical assessments, case management, and medication support services
• Monitors clients’ response to medications and s any concerns to medical staff
• Ensures that clients and family members are educated and informed about their medications and illness management
• Monitors health care needs of the clients and obtains assistance from other health care providers as necessary
• Ensures all medications are managed and stored appropriately as defined by local and state regulations

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Current California nursing license (LVN) and CPR/First Aid certification required and must be maintained throughout employment
• Minimum of one year of experience working with a mental health population, especially with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders is strongly preferred
• Able to assist mentally and physically in emergency situations
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance

Benefits: CRF provides benefits to help you balance your work life and your personal life. For full-time staff (30 hours or more), we offer…

• 19 days of PTO per year
• 12 paid holidays per year
• “Platinum +” medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses for you and excellent coverage
• Several dental plan options
• Vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Employee Assistance Plan for you and your family
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
• Paid training and supervision hours are available
• Opportunities for advancement and growth
• We also provide access to student loan repayment/forgiveness programs for graduates.

All new hires are required to show proof of completed vaccination and booster before their first date of work, unless legally exempted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 – $31.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Physical setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• LVN (Required)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location