Possible Bilingual Differentials: Up to 7.5% for qualifying direct-service roles; up to $80.00/month flat fee for qualifying non-direct service roles.Possible Bilingual Differentials: Up to 7.5% for qualifying direct-service roles; up to $80.00/month flat fee for qualifying non-direct service roles.
Extra pay
Bilingual differential up to 7.5%qualifying direct-service roles
Extra pay
Bilingual differential up to $80.00/month flat feequalifying non-direct service roles
Eligibility
Benefits start day oneBenefits Eligibility starts on day ONE
Pay reviews
Initial range varies by experience, location and internal equityThe initial compensation for this position ranges from$35.61 - $43.79 per hour, depending on experience, location and internal equity considerations
Benefits
BenefitsMedicalWe provide a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, See our Benefits Page HERE.
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BenefitsVision
Benefits401K employer match up to 4%401K Employer Match up to 4%
BenefitsCompetitive time off plansCompetitive Time Off Plans
Dental insurance
More benefits (5)
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE
The role and schedule
Day to day
Assists staff RN and Psychiatrist in nursing processes, youth's medical treatment plan and medication ordersAssists the staff RN and Psychiatrist in the implementation of nursing processes in the agency, implementing youth's medical treatment plan and medication orders.
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Conducts medical and psychiatric screening in mental health crisisConducts both medical and psychiatric screening in the context of a mental health crisis.
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Coordinates and oversees pediatric medical treatment, including crisis response and restraint interventions
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Admits and discharges, health assessments, vital signs, physical assessmentsAdmits and discharges, including completing health assessments using body charts, monthly vital signs, physical assessments, and determines physiological status.
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Monitors and implements pediatric care delivery systems and pharmacological careMonitors and implements the systems of care delivery for pediatric nursing / medical activities and pharmacological care.
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Schedules medical, dental and laboratory appointmentsSchedules medical, dental and laboratory appointments considering medical requirements, service and transportation schedules.
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Schedules external psychiatric appointments and follow-upSchedules external psychiatric appointments and follows-up as delegated by attending psychiatrist.
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Manages MD orders and medications, including emergency medication administration
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Maintains medical and psychiatric records and PHI
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Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and educates staff on health, safety, psychiatric and medication issuesCollaborates with the multidisciplinary teams, organizes and provides education to staff regarding health, safety, psychiatric and medication issues.
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Recognizes adverse medication reactions and monitors side effects
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Attends committees, team and staff meetingsAttends committees, team and staff meetings.
On call
On-call after hours and on weekendsIs available on an on-call basis after hours and on weekends to respond to special needs, including psychiatric emergencies with appropriate intervention.
The initial compensation for this position ranges from$35.61 - $43.79 per hour, depending on experience, location and internal equity considerations
Possible Additional Compensation (may vary based on position eligibility)
Possible Bilingual Differentials: Up to 7.5% for qualifying direct-service roles; up to $80.00/month flat fee for qualifying non-direct service roles.
Benefits We Offer
Benefits Eligibility starts on day ONE
We provide a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, See our Benefits Page HERE.
401K Employer Match up to 4%
Competitive Time Off Plans
Must meet eligibility requirements based on employment status
Overview
Responsible for the general medical and psychiatric care of youth. Applies practical nursing techniques and follows standard practices in caring for youth including recognizing typical patterns or symptoms.
Responsibilities
Assists the staff RN and Psychiatrist in the implementation of nursing processes in the agency, implementing youth's medical treatment plan and medication orders.
Conducts both medical and psychiatric screening in the context of a mental health crisis.
Coordinates, schedules, and oversees all pediatric medical treatment. This includes crisis response, de-esculation and if needed the initiation of higher level behavioral restraint interventions.
Admits and discharges, including completing health assessments using body charts, monthly vital signs, physical assessments, and determines physiological status.
Monitors and implements the systems of care delivery for pediatric nursing / medical activities and pharmacological care.
Schedules medical, dental and laboratory appointments considering medical requirements, service and transportation schedules.
Schedules external psychiatric appointments and follows-up as delegated by attending psychiatrist.
Follows MD orders, oversees, evaluates, and implements all activities and functions around ordering, monitoring, documenting and the handling of medications. This includes the administration of emergency medication.
Maintains and manages the medical and psychiatric records and Private Health Information (PHI) in an organized and timely manner, so as to meet the standards of care, accreditation, licensing requirements, and patient care needs.
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary teams, organizes and provides education to staff regarding health, safety, psychiatric and medication issues.
Is available on an on-call basis after hours and on weekends to respond to special needs, including psychiatric emergencies with appropriate intervention.
Exercises judgment in recognizing basic symptoms indicative of adverse medication reactions; consults with supervisor and/or alerts medical staff. Monitors medications for potential medication side effects.
Attends committees, team and staff meetings.
Performs other related responsibilities, as assigned, to support specific department/business needs.
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Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of relevant clinical experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (two years of relevant experience equals one year of education) to include:
Completion of a prescribed course of study and training in a school accredited by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians of the State of California, and received a license through the Board of Vocational Nursing or a certificate through the Psychiatric Technicians of the State of California.
Neighborhoods+Residential choices in and around Grass Valley range from walkable historic streets to heavily wooded acreage. Downtown Grass Valley features preserved Victorian-era residences and close proximity to Mill Street amenities. Morgan Ranch offers planned suburban living with higher compete ratings and single-family home developments, while nearby Alta Sierra provides a semi-rural setting framed by pines and the Alta Sierra Country Club golf course. Those seeking gated resort settings often look toward Lake Wildwood in Penn Valley or Lake of the Pines near Auburn, while neighboring Nevada City attracts healthcare workers and professionals desiring an arts-focused, historic foothill vibe.
Residential choices in and around Grass Valley range from walkable historic streets to heavily wooded acreage. Downtown Grass Valley features preserved Victorian-era residences and close proximity to Mill Street amenities.
Morgan Ranch offers planned suburban living with higher compete ratings and single-family home developments, while nearby Alta Sierra provides a semi-rural setting framed by pines and the Alta Sierra Country Club golf course. Those seeking gated resort settings often look toward Lake Wildwood in Penn Valley or Lake of the Pines near Auburn, while neighboring Nevada City attracts healthcare workers and professionals desiring an arts-focused, historic foothill vibe.
Getting around+Commutes within Grass Valley and between neighboring Nevada City are exceptionally short, often averaging around twelve minutes along local connectors and Highway 49. Regional travel down into Sacramento or the wider Central Valley takes roughly an hour to ninety minutes along Highway 49 and Interstate 80, though traffic builds heavily on weekday mornings closer to the capital. Driving is virtually mandatory, as public transit is limited across the foothill terrain, but local parking at health facilities and commercial plazas is straightforward compared to larger metropolitan centers.
Commutes within Grass Valley and between neighboring Nevada City are exceptionally short, often averaging around twelve minutes along local connectors and Highway 49. Regional travel down into Sacramento or the wider Central Valley takes roughly an hour to ninety minutes along Highway 49 and Interstate 80, though traffic builds heavily on weekday mornings closer to the capital. Driving is virtually mandatory, as public transit is limited across the foothill terrain, but local parking at health facilities and commercial plazas is straightforward compared to larger metropolitan centers.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is anchored by the 856-acre Empire Mine State Historic Park, which offers miles of hiking, equestrian, and mountain biking trails past historic estates and old mining shafts. Swimming, hiking, and boulder scrambling along the South Yuba River are major draws during the warmer months, while fly-fishing excursions run on Wolf Creek and local waterways. Winter sports enthusiasts have easy access to ski resorts and snow parks around Lake Tahoe, Donner Summit, and Reno within a 90-minute drive.
Outdoor recreation is anchored by the 856-acre Empire Mine State Historic Park, which offers miles of hiking, equestrian, and mountain biking trails past historic estates and old mining shafts. Swimming, hiking, and boulder scrambling along the South Yuba River are major draws during the warmer months, while fly-fishing excursions run on Wolf Creek and local waterways.
Winter sports enthusiasts have easy access to ski resorts and snow parks around Lake Tahoe, Donner Summit, and Reno within a 90-minute drive.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Grass Valley
Grass Valley offers healthcare professionals an authentic Sierra Nevada foothill escape steeped in California Gold Rush heritage. Situated around an elevation of 2,400 feet, the city pairs everyday practicality with immediate access to scenic wilderness. The pedestrianized Mill Street downtown district and neighboring Nevada City form a joint cultural enclave featuring venues like the Center for the Arts, the historic Del Oro Theatre, and popular eateries including Twelve28 Kitchen and Bicycle Thief. Shift workers will appreciate breezy commutes averaging under fifteen minutes on Highway 49, leaving plenty of off-duty hours to hike through Empire Mine State Historic Park, swim in the South Yuba River, or venture ninety minutes uphill to Lake Tahoe ski slopes. Relocating nurses should weigh significant logistical considerations: finding rentals can be challenging, suburban neighborhoods like Morgan Ranch and Alta Sierra trade off against outlying rural acreage that requires septic tanks and private wells, and homeowners face steep wildfire insurance realities alongside smoky winter burn days.
