RN Days (12 hr shift) opportunity at Bayside Marin Treatment Center - San Rafael, California
Posted Oct 2
Shift and hours
Days · 12-hour shifts RN Days (12 hr shift) opportunity at Bayside Marin Treatment Center - San Rafael, California
Unit and setting
Psych · 36 beds · Behavioral Health Bayside Marin is a 36-bed residential treatment center for patients seeking treatment for substance use disorders.substance use disorders
License
RN license Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirementscurrent Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligible to practice
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
current Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligible to practiceMust possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
Certification
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certificationCPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
Certification
First aidFirst aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
Education
graduation from an accredited school of nursingMust have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Experience
one year of nursing experienceOne year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
Preferred
Experience
psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience
In range for California staff rolesCalifornia staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $96/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $73/hr, across 3,751 postings.
Night differential
Pay Range: $52 - $58 per hour (plus $3/hr night shift diff)Pay Range: $52 - $58 per hour (plus $3/hr night shift diff)
Tuition assistance
Offered
Extra pay
$3/hrnight shift
Benefits
BenefitsMedical planMedical plan
BenefitsPrescription drug planPrescription drug plan
BenefitsDental and Vision planDental and Vision plan
BenefitsFlexible spending accounts, health savings accountsFlexible spending accounts, health savings accounts
BenefitsShort-term and long-term disability coverageShort-term and long-term disability coverage.
Benefits401K with company match401K with company match
Benefitswell-being programs encompassing employee assistance programs, financial support and moreAdditionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support and much more.
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Employee assistance programs
The role and schedule
Day to day
assess physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate careProvide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
Day to day
develop and implement nursing care plansDevelop and implement nursing care plans.
Day to day
maintain medical records and educate patients and familiesMaintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
Day to day
provide nursing care within standards and scope of practice
Day to day
ensure verbal physician orders are legible and transcribed appropriatelyEnsure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
Day to day
assess patient status on an ongoing basis and document findingsEnsure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
Day to day
notify physicians of significant status changes and detox difficulties
Day to day
complete initial nursing treatment plans upon admissionEnsure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
Day to day
utilize universal precautions during direct patient careDemonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
Day to day
administer medications accuratelyAccurately administer medications per ordered note.
Day to day
document controlled substance administration countDocument accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
Day to day
complete admission and discharge processingComplete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
Day to day
maintain therapeutic rapport and professional boundariesExhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
Day to day
provide direction or coordinate unit activitiesProvide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
Day to day
communicate therapeutically and professionallyCommunicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.
Details
36-bed residential treatment centerBayside Marin is a 36-bed residential treatment center for patients seeking treatment for substance use disorders.
RN Days (12 hr shift) opportunity at Bayside Marin Treatment Center - San Rafael, California
Pay Range: $52 - $58 per hour (plus $3/hr night shift diff)
Ranked in Newsweek’s list of Best Addiction Treatment Centers in California for 2026!
Bayside Marin is a 36-bed residential treatment center for patients seeking treatment for substance use disorders. Our luxurious campus is located in gorgeous San Rafael, CA. Make a meaningful difference every day in your role as an RN at Bayside Marin!
Employee Comprehensive Benefits Package
Medical plan
Prescription drug plan
Dental and Vision plan
Flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Tuition reimbursement
401K with company match
Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support and much more.
Responsibilities
Registered nurse essential functions
Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
Develop and implement nursing care plans.
Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.
Qualifications
Education/licensure/experience/skill requirements
Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
Neighborhoods+San Rafael features distinct residential enclaves catering to different lifestyles. Downtown and the adjoining West End offer walkable living with multi-family infill, condos, and easy access to Fourth Street eateries and the transit center. Gerstle Park and Sun Valley provide quieter, tree-lined streets known for historic Victorians and craftsman homes, while northern pockets like Terra Linda and Lucas Valley are renowned for suburban mid-century modern Eichler properties. For bay views and recreation, Peacock Gap borders the waterfront and local golf course.
San Rafael features distinct residential enclaves catering to different lifestyles. Downtown and the adjoining West End offer walkable living with multi-family infill, condos, and easy access to Fourth Street eateries and the transit center.
Gerstle Park and Sun Valley provide quieter, tree-lined streets known for historic Victorians and craftsman homes, while northern pockets like Terra Linda and Lucas Valley are renowned for suburban mid-century modern Eichler properties. For bay views and recreation, Peacock Gap borders the waterfront and local golf course.
Getting around+Commuting centers primarily on the US-101 corridor, which cuts directly through the city and serves local medical centers as well as connections to San Francisco and the East Bay. Public transit is anchored by the downtown San Rafael Transit Center, coordinating Golden Gate Transit regional buses with the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) commuter train running north into Novato and Sonoma County. For travel into San Francisco, the Larkspur Ferry terminal sits just south of the city limits, offering passenger service across the bay.
Commuting centers primarily on the US-101 corridor, which cuts directly through the city and serves local medical centers as well as connections to San Francisco and the East Bay. Public transit is anchored by the downtown San Rafael Transit Center, coordinating Golden Gate Transit regional buses with the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) commuter train running north into Novato and Sonoma County.
For travel into San Francisco, the Larkspur Ferry terminal sits just south of the city limits, offering passenger service across the bay.
Outdoors+Roughly thirty percent of San Rafael is dedicated to open space and public parkland. China Camp State Park borders San Pablo Bay with extensive multi-use hiking and biking trails alongside a preserved historic Chinese shrimp-fishing village. Additional outdoor spots include Boyd Memorial Park, McNear's Beach Park for shoreline picnics, and McGinnis Park, with rapid access to wider Marin hiking near Mount Tamalpais.
Roughly thirty percent of San Rafael is dedicated to open space and public parkland. China Camp State Park borders San Pablo Bay with extensive multi-use hiking and biking trails alongside a preserved historic Chinese shrimp-fishing village.
Additional outdoor spots include Boyd Memorial Park, McNear's Beach Park for shoreline picnics, and McGinnis Park, with rapid access to wider Marin hiking near Mount Tamalpais.
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 San Rafael
San Rafael stands out as Marin County's energetic administrative and cultural hub, blending a sun-drenched Mediterranean climate with convenient regional connectivity. For relocating healthcare professionals, the city offers distinct lifestyle pockets: low-maintenance condos and apartments in downtown's walkable Fourth Street corridor, historic charm in Gerstle Park, and architectural mid-century Eichlers in Terra Linda. Commuting along the US-101 corridor is streamlined by the San Rafael Transit Center, which connects local SMART commuter rail and regional Golden Gate Transit bus lines, while the nearby Larkspur Ferry offers a scenic water crossing into San Francisco. Outside of shift work, downtime is rich with options, whether exploring the waterfront trails at China Camp State Park, attending screenings tied to the Mill Valley Film Festival, or wandering the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Civic Center. However, newcomers must navigate a competitive, constrained housing supply and heavy rush-hour freeway congestion, alongside California's non-compact nursing license status.
