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Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health – Field Based)

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our behavioral health team in Oxnard. This is a field-based position working primarily with older adult clients in the community, while also supporting some clinic-based intakes. The RN will provide direct patient care, including medication administration (e.g., Invega injections), case management support, and coordination of behavioral health services. This role is ideal for nurses who are passionate about mental health, enjoy working in the field, and want to make a lasting impact on underserved populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health nursing care for a caseload of ~12–13 clients, with support for 30+ clients across the clinic.
• Administer medications, including injections (e.g., Invega).
• Conduct field visits to patients using county vehicles.
• Assist with case management tasks, including Medicare certification support and housing assistance.
• Collaborate closely with psychiatric providers and other clinical staff.
• Document patient care accurately and in compliance with clinic standards.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Active California RN license in good standing.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance.
• Strong interest or experience working with behavioral health/mentally ill populations.
• Willingness to work primarily in the field.

Nice-to-Have:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Experience in community mental health or with older adult populations.

Schedule & Details

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Primarily field-based with some clinic intake responsibilities

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient’s residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.