Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center
Registered Nurse
Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Registered Nurse – Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center
Location:
CONREP Satellite/STRP |
Employment type:
Full-time |
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt |
Union/Non-Union:
Non-Union |
Supervisor:
Program Director
Pay Range Base: $100,000 – $113,000 per year (actual pay based on skills and experience; discuss with recruiter)
Introduction Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center’s Conditional Release Program (CONREP) seeks a Registered Nurse for its Satellite Statewide Transitional Residential Treatment Program (STRP). The program provides court‑ and parole‑mandated treatment and supervision to individuals with mental health disorders, not guilty by reason of insanity, or incompetent to stand trial.
Summary of Position The Nurse is responsible for medical‑related patient care services, overseeing all medication‑related practices and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe and quality care. Please note: candidates with an active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license or those currently enrolled in NP programs will not be considered. This is a full‑time position with a working shift of Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm.
Essential Duties
Administer nursing care, medications, treatments, and other procedures to selected clients as authorized by policy, licensure, and standards of practice.
Monitor and ensure clients take prescribed medications and record medications accurately.
Educate clients on healthy lifestyle choices, diagnoses, medication actions, and reactions, individually and in group settings.
Consult routinely with Psychiatrist/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner regarding treatment and medications.
Support the Psychiatric/Nurse Practitioner staff by scheduling appointments and forwarding necessary documentation (clinical reports, labs).
Schedule and request blood draws from the phlebotomist.
Order, receive, reconcile, and stock medical supplies and medications in conjunction with Assistant to the Nurse and PPC staff.
Coordinate with pharmacy on all medication insurance authorization requests (TARs) and enroll clients in patient assistance programs (e.g., Janssen Connect).
Monitor, reconcile, and approve all pharmacy and lab invoicing.
Act as liaison with pharmacy and lab personnel.
Participate in treatment team meetings, in‑service training, and other scheduled meetings.
Coordinate with treatment team on clients’ forensic treatment and supervision plan to incorporate into nursing interventions.
Observe and promptly report changes in clients’ conditions and behavior to the treatment team.
Delegate responsibilities to the Assistant to the Nurse as warranted.
Provide training to treatment team staff on nursing matters (e.g., orient PPC staff to medication room procedures).
Plan medical and medication schedules and execute as necessary.
Complete and maintain all required documentation, including electronic records, in a timely, accurate, and organized manner.
Use written communication effectively to document in accordance with all regulatory agency and hospital requirements.
Maintain, update, and implement the nursing/medication policy and procedure manual for the sites.
Administer and document all staff and client TB tests, maintain due‑date log.
Provide on‑call coverage as scheduled for emergency consultation and intervention outside of regular hours.
Take the lead in emergent and emergency medical situations (assess client, notify staff, administration, police, fire department, ambulance, and paramedics as appropriate).
Ensure emergency transportation is arranged for medical emergencies.
Provide nursing support to other programs (e.g., CRTP) as needed.
Collaborate regarding care with FCTP staff and other CONREP programs.
Assist in situational crisis intervention as needed.
Recognize which tasks are a priority or urgent and proceed accordingly.
Seek learning opportunities to gain new knowledge/skills that result in continuous quality improvement.
Seek appropriate guidance from the immediate supervisor to achieve expected outcomes.
Maintain competence in all clinical skills necessary for performance of duties.
Maintain competence in interpersonal skills necessary to direct and supervise ancillary staff.
Establish channels of communication that promote unit and interdepartmental collaboration and problem solving.
Demonstrate active listening skills that encourage open communication with staff, clients, and families.
Contribute to a positive therapeutic milieu by responsible communication with coworkers, supervisors, and administration on any issue of concern relevant to job responsibilities and the agency.
Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Other Information For the purpose of this listing, the Conditional Release Program (CONREP) and STRP are forensic settings serving a diverse population. For further inquiries, contact the hiring team.
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CONREP Satellite/STRP |
Employment type:
Full-time |
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt |
Union/Non-Union:
Non-Union |
Supervisor:
Program Director
Pay Range Base: $100,000 – $113,000 per year (actual pay based on skills and experience; discuss with recruiter)
Introduction Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center’s Conditional Release Program (CONREP) seeks a Registered Nurse for its Satellite Statewide Transitional Residential Treatment Program (STRP). The program provides court‑ and parole‑mandated treatment and supervision to individuals with mental health disorders, not guilty by reason of insanity, or incompetent to stand trial.
Summary of Position The Nurse is responsible for medical‑related patient care services, overseeing all medication‑related practices and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe and quality care. Please note: candidates with an active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license or those currently enrolled in NP programs will not be considered. This is a full‑time position with a working shift of Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm.
Essential Duties
Administer nursing care, medications, treatments, and other procedures to selected clients as authorized by policy, licensure, and standards of practice.
Monitor and ensure clients take prescribed medications and record medications accurately.
Educate clients on healthy lifestyle choices, diagnoses, medication actions, and reactions, individually and in group settings.
Consult routinely with Psychiatrist/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner regarding treatment and medications.
Support the Psychiatric/Nurse Practitioner staff by scheduling appointments and forwarding necessary documentation (clinical reports, labs).
Schedule and request blood draws from the phlebotomist.
Order, receive, reconcile, and stock medical supplies and medications in conjunction with Assistant to the Nurse and PPC staff.
Coordinate with pharmacy on all medication insurance authorization requests (TARs) and enroll clients in patient assistance programs (e.g., Janssen Connect).
Monitor, reconcile, and approve all pharmacy and lab invoicing.
Act as liaison with pharmacy and lab personnel.
Participate in treatment team meetings, in‑service training, and other scheduled meetings.
Coordinate with treatment team on clients’ forensic treatment and supervision plan to incorporate into nursing interventions.
Observe and promptly report changes in clients’ conditions and behavior to the treatment team.
Delegate responsibilities to the Assistant to the Nurse as warranted.
Provide training to treatment team staff on nursing matters (e.g., orient PPC staff to medication room procedures).
Plan medical and medication schedules and execute as necessary.
Complete and maintain all required documentation, including electronic records, in a timely, accurate, and organized manner.
Use written communication effectively to document in accordance with all regulatory agency and hospital requirements.
Maintain, update, and implement the nursing/medication policy and procedure manual for the sites.
Administer and document all staff and client TB tests, maintain due‑date log.
Provide on‑call coverage as scheduled for emergency consultation and intervention outside of regular hours.
Take the lead in emergent and emergency medical situations (assess client, notify staff, administration, police, fire department, ambulance, and paramedics as appropriate).
Ensure emergency transportation is arranged for medical emergencies.
Provide nursing support to other programs (e.g., CRTP) as needed.
Collaborate regarding care with FCTP staff and other CONREP programs.
Assist in situational crisis intervention as needed.
Recognize which tasks are a priority or urgent and proceed accordingly.
Seek learning opportunities to gain new knowledge/skills that result in continuous quality improvement.
Seek appropriate guidance from the immediate supervisor to achieve expected outcomes.
Maintain competence in all clinical skills necessary for performance of duties.
Maintain competence in interpersonal skills necessary to direct and supervise ancillary staff.
Establish channels of communication that promote unit and interdepartmental collaboration and problem solving.
Demonstrate active listening skills that encourage open communication with staff, clients, and families.
Contribute to a positive therapeutic milieu by responsible communication with coworkers, supervisors, and administration on any issue of concern relevant to job responsibilities and the agency.
Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Other Information For the purpose of this listing, the Conditional Release Program (CONREP) and STRP are forensic settings serving a diverse population. For further inquiries, contact the hiring team.
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