To plan, organize, direct and supervise psychiatric nursing activities and programs within the Department of Health Services; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
The Supervising level recognizes positions that perform full, first-line supervisory responsibilities including planning, assigning and evaluating the work of subordinates and is responsible for a program area within a work unit or department.
Receives general direction from assigned management personnel.
Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional, clerical and technical personnel.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Recommend and assist in the implementation of unit goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for clinical activities and programs; implement policies and procedures.
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Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff involved in providing public mental health services.
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Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
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Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed.
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Oversee medication crisis telephone calls and walk-ins; provide assessment of and intervention with clients who are medication-only patients.
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Provide monitoring of medication-only clients; provide specific medication counseling and education to clients regarding the need, purpose, and effects of prescribed medications.
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Provide direct medication treatment (under psychiatrist's orders); assist in preparing medication-only treatment plans.
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Assist in development of medication education program; assist in developing standards and procedures for medication monitoring by nursing staff; plan and provide in-service training for division staff as directed.
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Assess needs/situation of selected new clients and provide case management and supportive therapy through observation, history taking, physical examination, analysis, documentation of findings, and consultation with psychiatrist.
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Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve.
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Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
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Perform related duties as assigned.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in psychiatric nursing.
Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in nursing or a related field.
Required License or Certificate:
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Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
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May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.