Now with a $2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees!As a
Pediatric Nurse, you'll take the lead in planning, delivering, and evaluation patient care throughout your shift, using the nursing process to make a real difference in every interaction. You'll stay on top of regulatory documentation while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance quality and outcomes. You'll also inspire others by serving as a trusted clinical role model and resources for your team. Join our team and submit your application today!
About the Sacramento T-STRTPThe
Sacramento T-STRTP (Transitional-Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program) serves children and youth ages 11-17 in a supportive, strength-based, culturally competent, youth-centered, family-driven, trauma-informed, family-like environment. The program provides short-term, individualized treatment designed to help children and youth stabilize at-risk behaviors that may interfere with permanency, with the goal of reducing re-entry into STRTP or higher levels of care. Through partnership with youth, caregivers, and other natural supports, Sacramento T-STRTP offers a space for healing, stability, and skill-building so youth can successfully transition back to a more permanent setting.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Evaluate illness or injuries
- Monitor Physician orders for medication or treatment, and prescriptions filled at outside pharmacies
- Maintain working relationships with Pediatricians, Specialists, Psychiatrists, Therapists, and hospitals who provide care to clients
- Arrange appointments or receive orders for treatments when nursing expertise is required to facilitate the process
- Ongoing training with staff on medications and handling medications
- Provide other health-related education to staff and clients
- Document all nursing interventions, including maintaining medication assistance records
- Collect and analyze assessment data to identify treatment problems and formulate individualized outcomes and plans. Implement and evaluate nursing interventions
- Review all medical incident reports for shifts
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
- Meet regularly with the Program Director and Psychiatrists as requested
- Collaborate with Psychiatrist to ensure quality of medication administration, adequate consents, medical treatment and follow-up
QUALIFICATIONSREQUIRED:- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing preferred OR
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with 2 years of mental health experience
- Active CA Registered Nurse license required
- Current CPR-BLS certification
- At least 21 years of age
- TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
- Valid driver's license, own vehicle, clean driving record
PREFERRED:- Psychiatric Nursing experience
- Bilingual Spanish skill set
- Good critical-thinking, communication, and organization skills
SCHEDULE- Full-time
- Monday - Friday, hours are flexible
BENEFITS- Starting at $112,101 - $126,101 per year
- Actual salary dependent on years of experience
- Salary increases each year
- Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
- $2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, vision and chiropractic coverage and partially paid premiums for dependents
- Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
- 50% paid premiums for dependents
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
- 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
- Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
- Training stipend and professional development opportunities
- Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington
