Caminar Careers

Position Title: Director of Nursing       

Program/Dept: MHRC       

Reports to: Facility Director        

Classification: Regular, Full Time, Exempt       

Salary Range:  $175-195k DOE + Benefits      

Agency Description: Founded in San Mateo, California, in 1964, Caminar’s thriving programs and services serve more than 14,000 individuals annually across San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Solano, and Butte Counties. Our nonprofit organization’s portfolio of behavioral health and supportive services empowers and supports individuals and families to move toward resilience, wellness, and independence. And, we are expanding our capacity to address the increasingly complex needs of individuals and families.  

• Plan, direct, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of comprehensive nursing services.
• Direct, coordinate, and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities that balance health care needs with all applicable standards for accreditation, quality assurance, and safe patient care.
• Meet documentation standards set by BHRS, MediCal and Caminar.
• Triage urgent or emergent needs.
• Serve as a resource in interdisciplinary team to ensure quality client care.
• Review and approval all referrals into the MHRC to ensure that the program is able to meet client’s medical and nursing care needs.
• Communicate as needed with referring parties about special treatment issues.
• Communicate as needed with hospitals regarding clients who are transferred to an inpatient unit and will be returning to the Willow MHRC.
• Ensure that the program is stocked with necessary supplies.
• Plan, Create, Implement, and Monitor policies and procedures for Willow MHRC Nursing services to ensure optimal efficiency, quality client care, and safety of all staff and clients.
• Maintain qualifications, skills, and ability to provide direct nursing care of Caminar clients as outlined in Registered Nurse duty statement and provide direct client care as needed.
• Participate in promoting a safe, healthy, and clean working environment at all times consistent with applicable laws, industry standards and the agency’s own Health & Safety Program.
• Drive own or agency vehicle to main office, meetings, and other venues, as required; documenting and reporting mileage according to agency procedures, so that services can be provided in a timely manner; comply with agency vehicle policy at all times.
• Actively nurture and advance the cooperative, harmonious and teamwork-oriented environment Caminar strives to promote within the workplace; Through daily efforts and presentation promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect in line with the organization’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other related duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

• Personal qualities of integrity, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to Caminar’s mission.
• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing and hold a valid RN license from the California Board of Nursing.
• Must have at least one year of experience in nursing supervision within the last five (5) years. Experience in psychiatric rehabilitation, preferably in a social rehabilitation environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of the following evidence-based models: Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Harm Reduction, and Motivational Interviewing is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CARF accreditation process.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including email and Internet navigation required. Experience with Human Service Information Systems strongly preferred. Experience with web-based time and attendance and staff training and development system is strongly preferred. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, a professional demeanor and to always represent the organization in a positive manner.
• Must demonstrate acceptable level of maturity, good judgment, and emotional stability.
• Problem solving—identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Customer Service—manages difficult customer situations, responds promptly to customer needs, and solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Oral and written communication—speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills, and conducts meetings. Completes written progress notes and other formal communications skillfully and professionally.
• Quality management—looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Planning/organizing—prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Adaptability—adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability—is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security—actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently on special projects.

• Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance, as required by California Code, Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 5405 and Caminar practices.
• This position requires frequent driving.  A valid California driver license, current personal auto insurance as required by law, and an MVR sufficient to obtain and reasonably maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are all essential job requirements.
• A personal cell phone with reliable service and, if applicable, a data plan to use for business purposes.
• Must be able to pass post-offer, pre-employment medical and drug tests as required under State Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.
• Must obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.