Registered Nurse II/III - Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse II/III - Behavioral Health

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Indio

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

26-74044-02-DD

Department

Behavioral Health

Division

JI DESERT ECM TEAM 1

Opening Date

07/28/2026

Closing Date

8/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
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• Questions

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health is currently recruiting a Registered Nurse II or Registered Nurse III to join their Justice-Involved Enhanced Care Management (ECM) team located in Indio. The ECM program serves individuals with complex medical, behavioral health and social needs, including those transitioning from incarceration. Our program utilizes a whole-person care approach, with a strong focus on helping members obtain and maintain stable housing.

This is a field-based Registered Nurse position that requires travel throughout Riverside County to meet members in community settings including correctional facilities, hospitals, clinics, and housing program locations. A valid CA Drivers License is required. Bilingual is preferred but not required.

The selected Registered Nurse will conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and contribute to the development of individualized care plans for members. The RN will provide care coordination, case management, and health education for members with complex needs.

In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team-including Behavioral Health Specialists, Peer Support Specialists, Community Services Assistants, and Housing Navigators the RN will support members in navigating medical, behavioral health, and community-based services. The RN will also coordinate care transitions from correctional facilities, hospitals, and other institutions to ensure continuity of care.

Additionally, the RN will support housing stabilization efforts by coordinating with housing providers and community partners. Responsibilities include documenting services and care coordination activities in required electronic health record systems. The RN will also provide clinical oversight for ECM members, including reviewing and signing off on assessments and clinical documentation completed by care team staff as well as offering clinical consultation to the care team on complex member cases.

In addition to the duties above, the Registered Nurse III may facilitate interdisciplinary case conferences or team meetings, support workflow improvement, staff mentorship, and quality improvement efforts and perform additional program-related duties within scope of practice as assigned by the supervisor

The most competitive candidates will possess experience working with underserved populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, behavioral health conditions, substance use disorders, or those transitioning from incarceration.

All ECM team members support housing navigation practices and coordinate care with case managers and community partners involved in housing navigation and housing stability efforts. Experience with care coordination programs, community-based healthcare delivery, housing-focused services, and electronic health record systems (Epic, Care Director, Manifest Medex, or Managed Care Plan Provider Portals) is desirable.

This is a full-time position that requires the following licenses and certifications:

• A current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
• A current and valid Basic Life Support, (BLS) certification, issued by the American Heart Association.
• A valid CA drivers license.

Work schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:30am-5:00pm Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm with every other Friday off.

Salary Range:

Registered Nurse II = $44.5815 - $62.3125

Registered Nurse III = $47.8934 - $71.2295

Meet the Team!

Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. With a dedicated team of professionals, including psychiatrists, clinicians, peer specialists, and paraprofessionals, RUHS-BH serves over 45,000 individuals annually.

We are committed to delivering culturally competent, evidence-based care across all ages. Our programs, including Mental Health Services, Substance Use Services, and the Public Guardian's Office, address the diverse needs of our community.

At RUHS Behavioral Health, you'll join a compassionate, innovative team where your skills make a real difference. We offer opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

If you're passionate about advancing your career while improving mental health in Riverside County, RUHS Behavioral Health is the place for you!

For more information, please visit www.ruhealth.org/behavioral-health

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Within the full scope of the Nurse Practice Act, assess, plan, organize, and provide nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with physician instructions; make preliminary observations of, and prepare patients for, medical treatment.
• Assist physicians in administering treatments and in performing medical examinations, diagnostic tests, and surgical operations.
• As directed, administer prescribed treatment and medications including dispensing as ordered to patients; chart treatment of patients and record and report significant changes in condition and general progress of patient.
• Counsel and advise patients, families and significant others regarding special medical problems and/or proper healthcare methods; prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports
• Instruct patients in carrying out physicians orders; may transcribe physicians orders to working records.
• May provide orientation and training to new staff, residents, medical students, ROP and nursing students.
• May participate in quality assurance reviews; may act as a team leader or relief charge nurse.
• Assign and monitor the work of subordinate nursing personnel; participate in committee activities.
• May triage patients by reviewing admission charts and merging patients into the patient assignment or clinic flow at the appropriate time and place.
• May testify in court as to the clients mental and physical condition; may recommend initiating conservatorship investigations when assigned to the mental health setting.
• May coordinate and monitor patients through the hospitalization process utilizing physicians, primary care nurses, and third-party payors to maintain quality care and fiscal responsibility.
• May review the post hospital care plan with the patient/family, establishing a contact regarding time frames and responsibilities; follow plan through a discharge.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse II

Education: Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. (A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a health-related field may be required for some positions.)

Experience: Completion of one year as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital, mental health setting, clinic outpatient setting, or healthcare agency program. Experience gained as an Interim Permit Nurse may be credited toward meeting the required experience. Evaluations and references must show proficiency of practice as a Registered Nurse.

Registered Nurse III

Education: Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Experience: Three years of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care facility, mental health facility, or community health agency with references and evaluations to show appropriate skill level. (A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or national certification in a nursing specialty may be considered as a substitution for one year of the required experience. A masters degree from an accredited college or university in nursing may be considered as a substitution for two years of the required experience.)

Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Possession of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates issued by the American Heart Association.

Possession of a valid California Drivers License may be required.

Knowledge of: Current principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing; medical terminology and patient care routine appropriate to clinical setting; medical instruments and equipment; the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics; community resources available to provide patient care and follow-up; federal, state and local laws and regulations governing professional aspects of nursing; identification of potential discharge needs; payor source documentation requirements and governmental regulations affecting reimbursement.

Ability to: Perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities in a patient care setting; plan and organize nursing plans for patients; prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients, and fellow employees; assist in the instruction of entry-level nurses and ancillary personnel; evaluate the medical records of hospital admissions; make recommendations regarding continued stay necessity; identify discharge needs.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Application Status

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Go to www.RC-HR.com, click on "Careers," click on "County Job," and click on "Subscribe to Job Alerts" icon.

For questions regarding this recruitment:

Contact Denise DeCamp at (951) 955-0196 or ddecamp@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

BENEFIT PROGRAM: SEI

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
• A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,

Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY:

Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period.

Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01

Do you possess a current, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California?

• Yes
• No

02

Please provide your Registered Nurse Licensure Number.

03

Do you possess a valid California Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of experience do you have working as a Registered Nurse in a acute care hospital, mental health setting, clinic outpatient setting, or healthcare agency program?

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months or more, less than 1 year
• 1 year, but less than 2 years
• 2 years, but less than 3 years
• 3 years, but less than 4 years
• 4 years, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

05

How many years of full-time experience do you have as a Registered Nurse working with the underserved communities (e.g., individuals with behavioral health conditions, individuals transitioning from incarceration, and individuals with substance use disorders)?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year, but less than 2
• 2 years, but less than 3
• 3 years, but less than 4
• 4 years, but less than 5
• 5 years, but less than 6
• 6 years or more

06

What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university in Nursing?

• None of these
• I have my Associates degree
• I have my Bachelors degree
• I have my Masters degree
• I have my Doctorate degree

07

How many years of case management experience do you have working as a Registered Nurse ?

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months or more, less than 1 year
• 1 year, but less than 2 years
• 2 years, but less than 3 years
• 3 years, but less than 4 years
• 4 years, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

08

Are you a current or previous regular, temporary, or per diem employee with the County of Riverside?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you possess a valid, current Basic Life Support, (BLS), certificate form the American Heart Association?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you currently or have you ever worked on a contract or through a registry agency at Riverside University Health System?

• Yes
• No

11

Please mark the Electronic Health Records System(s) you have experience with.

• Epic
• Care Director
• Manifest Medex
• Other

Required Question

Employer County of Riverside

Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569

4080 Lemon St., 7th floor

Riverside, California, 92502-1569

Phone Contact Recruiter for Job Information

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