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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 83 posted nursing roles in Anaheim, California salarys. This role sits in the 48th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 3% below the Anaheim, California median for nursing roles.
Provides direct medical and psychiatric nursing care to clients, including assessment, care planning, and medication administration. Collaborates with the treatment team to ensure effective case management and adherence to clinical standards.
Registered Nurse Location
Anaheim,
California
Employment
Type:
Full-time
Salary
Annual: $89,440.00-$95,680.00
About the Program Opportunity Knocks is a full service partnership (FSP) treating adults struggling with severe mental health disorders along with a current/recent legal history and are at risk of being homeless or currently homeless. Summary Provides direct medical and programmatic (psychological) nursing care to clients, utilizing the nursing process and participates in client and family healthcare teaching. Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing manner focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status and completes daily service progress notes and billing forms
Formulates a goal directed plan of care, which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and client outcomes
Implements care of clients
Establishes priorities of client care based on essential client needs and available resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies
Communicates with client in an understandable manner
Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients
Provides in-service training to staff regarding medical and psychiatric nursing issues
May assist client in linkage with medical provider/labs and follows up to assure physician orders and prescriptions are completed
May administer medications or regularly scheduled injections
Consults with other members of the treatment team on clients’ treatment plans
Obtains medication consents when appropriate
Participates in staff in-service and case presentation meetings
Consults with medical doctor regularly on treatment plans for clients
Attends weekly staff meetings and brings any clinical or medical concerns regarding specific clients to weekly treatment meetings
Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the program and/or the company Recovery Requirements
Provide the best customer care possible.
Identify and build upon the strenghts of consumers, coworkers, and the communities we serve.
Support consumers’ steps towards Recovery and Wellness.
Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of our consumers.
Value learning as an ongoing process that enables us to better service our consumers and establishes our leadership in the industry.
Research and utilize our industry’s best practices and analyze our own servies to ensure the best possible outcomes. Level of Supervision Given May provide direct supervision to any Licensed Psychiatric Technicians of LVN’s on staff. Received Works under direct supervision of the Psychiatrist or Medical Director Education/Licensing Requirements Registered RN with current appropriate state licensure and must have psychiatric nursing training with working knowledge of psychotropic medications Proof of: valid CA driver’s license, valid auto insurance coverage as well as proof of education are required. Prior behavioral health experience preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Current state RN registration Knowledge, Skills and Experience
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Requirements
Requires a current Registered Nurse license and 2-3 years of psychiatric nursing experience. Candidates must possess strong clinical and communication skills, with a preference for experience in community clinics or residential treatment.
professional certificate
Assessment
Supervision
Communication skills
Patient education
HIPAA compliance
Medication administration
Data collection
Case management
Care planning
Behavioral health
Clinical documentation
Psychotropic medications
Psychiatric nursing
Rehabilitation philosophy
Benefits
401k
Mileage reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Pet insurance
Free licensure supervision
National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$89,440 - $95,680/yr
Location
Anaheim, California
Posted
Aug 4, 2026
Application
Employer website
Candidates should have 2-3 years of psychiatric experience
Knowledge of working with the severely and chronically or severely mentally ill population preferred
Requires strong clinical skills and communication skills, both verbal and written
Prefer community clinic or residential treatment school experience and some supervisory and teaching experience
Also, prefer some knowledge regarding Rehabilitation philosophy
Intermediate level PC skills required Physical Requirements
Office Environment. Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit
May be required to lift up to 20 pounds
Requires significant use of computer, tablet, phone and/or general office equipment
Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects
Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
May require off-site travel up to 20% of position responsibilities
Will use personal car or vehicle as required for travel and/or transportation.
Not remote position.
Will travel for meetings, training, etc. as needed. However, not remote position. Decision Making Responsibilities Recognizes any unusual client situations or circumstances and reports them to a medical doctor or medical director immediately. Makes important evaluations during the assessment and evaluation of clients which results in decisions as to the appropriate case management. All Employees: 401K Free licensure supervision Pet Insurance Employee Assistance program Perks @Clarvida - national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment Mileage reimbursement Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Market context
California RN roles remain highly competitive
California continues to show steady demand for Registered Nurses across hospitals, outpatient settings, and long-term care, with licensed candidates often competing on experience, shift flexibility, and specialty fit. This role is competitive because the posted requirements emphasize an active RN license, current BLS, and an associate degree with a preferred baccalaureate degree; on this platform, those requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your license status and BLS renewal date, and compare the role’s unit type and schedule against your current experience.
