Clinical Nurse I/II

Clinical Nurse I - $38.11-$46.83

Clinical Nurse II - $42.01-$51.64

Join Calaveras County Behavioral Health Services and help young people build healthier, brighter futures! We're looking for a compassionate, dedicated **Clinical Nurse (RN)** who believes in the importance of connection, the power of compassionate care, and the difference that one caring professional can make in a young person's life. In this role, you'll provide essential nursing services to children and youth experiencing behavioral health challenges, including nursing assessments, psychiatric medication administration and monitoring, medication education, and coordination of care with psychiatric providers. Working alongside a multidisciplinary behavioral health team, you'll help support youth with complex needs, strengthen continuity of care, promote medication safety, and ensure young people and their families have the guidance and support they need throughout treatment. **Who we are matters just as much as what we do.** At Calaveras County Behavioral Health Services, we're intentionally building a culture rooted in compassion, collaboration, accountability, mindfulness, and connection. We believe exceptional care begins with how we show up for our clients, our community, and one another. We're looking for someone who shares that commitment, values teamwork, communicates openly, takes ownership of their work, and approaches challenges with curiosity and a willingness to grow. This is more than an opportunity to provide nursing care. It's an opportunity to build trust, advocate for vulnerable youth, promote whole-person wellness, and make a lasting difference for children and families in our rural community.

 **Why Join Our Team?** - A supportive, collaborative team committed to personal and professional growth - Meaningful opportunities to positively impact the health and well-being of children, youth, and families - Opportunities for continued learning and professional development - Competitive salary and comprehensive County benefits - A recovery-oriented culture grounded in compassion, respect, and whole-person care If you're looking for meaningful work, a team that values both connection and accountability, and an opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with a genuine commitment to helping others, we'd love to hear from you.

DEFINITION:

Under direct or general supervision, the Clinical Nurse I/II provides skilled clinical nursing services to clients in outpatient settings in Public Health and Mental Health Services. . Nursing services encompass health promotion, care and prevention of illness and disability in programs addressing mental health, communicable diseases, chronic diseases, maternal and child health and other programs as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Clinic Nurse I

This is an entry level position. Under direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, provides clinical nursing services in the Public Health and Mental Health settings. This is an entry level position for a nurse with limited experience. The Clinical Nurse I is distinguished from the Clinical Nurse II in that the latter is expected to have more professional experience in a healthcare setting including Public Health and Mental Health.

Clinic Nurse II

Clinic Nurse II is fully competent as a Registered Nurse and is able to independently perform the full range of clinical nursing services.

• Provides medication management services to clients with mental or emotional disorders
• Provides case management services to selected clientele
• Orders and stocks clinic supplies and medications
• Administers psychotropic medications and monitors side effects
• Coordinates client care with health care providers
• Prepares required program reports
• Provides public health information to the general public
• Coordinates clinic programs with other health department programs
• Administers immunizations to adults and children
• Administers clinical diagnostic procedures for detection of selected conditions
• Obtains blood and other specimens; performs laboratory tests as required
• Monitors and reports disease as required by health department
• Provides patient counseling and education related to clinical care needs
• Maintains appropriate documentation on services provided
• May provide home visit assessments in coordination with the PHN II or the Director of Nursing
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

The principles, practices and skilled techniques of nursing and related nursing theory; application of the nursing process; adherence to common safety practices; knowledge of the legal aspects of nursing; knowledge of current models of mental health recovery.

Skill and Ability to:

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, general public and other departments and community agencies; communicate professionally and effectively with clients and staff; maintain accurate and complete records and reports; perform procedures according to an established protocol; speak and write effectively; use computer software for electronic health records and information searches.

Education, Training, and Experience:

Clinical Nurse I

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited program in registered nursing and one (1) year professional nursing experience in a clinical setting such as a medical office, mental health program hospital or home health agency.

Clinical Nurse II

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited program in registered nursing and two (2) years professional clinical experience, preferably in a public health or mental health outpatient setting.

• Must possess a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California;
• Possession of a California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles is required at time of appointment.