Intake Registered Nurse Per Diem

4 weeks ago

Sacramento, United States Northern California Behavioral Health System Full time

REPORTS TO (TITLE): Director of Intake (Assessment & Referral)

POSITION NEEDED: Per Diem

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

To assess the needs of prospective patients and phone callers and ensure their referral to the service or resource to best address those needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responds to telephone and face-to-face inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services.
  • Through a systematic process of interaction with patients, the patient's significant others, and the appropriate health care providers, collects and analyzes data regarding the patient's physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, spiritual, cultural and anticipated discharge needs; determines patient's alcohol or drug toxicity; identifies signs of withdrawal; conducts screenings or assessments to determine needs of treatment.
  • The care and treatment of the patient are rendered in a competent manner and are based on current chemical dependency and psychiatric nursing/clinical knowledge and standards; care is evaluated against the goals and plan of care and is revised as needed and appropriate to the patient.
  • Facilitates the patient's access to the appropriate level of care and setting.
  • Assumes responsibility in maintaining a safe, orderly and therapeutic physical environment for all patients.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with physicians and health professional affiliates, healthcare facilities, and nursing staff.
  • Demonstrates good skills in assessing client's crisis and clinical indicators via phone and in-person and documenting such on a call sheet and scheduling assessment as clinically appropriate.
  • Prepares written report of assessment results in a timely manner (immediately following completed assessment) and includes recommendations for the level of care and treatment needs.
  • Makes appropriate interventions during assessments, and crisis situations with clients, family/friends and other professional staff
  • Enters the data of calls and assessments in the computer system in a timely manner.
  • Assists clients who are not admitted into a program with follow-through of clinical referrals and recommendations.
  • Provides pertinent clinical information to physician and program staff who will be reviewing the patient to ensure a smooth transition for the patient.
  • Distributes documentation of admissions to the Business Office, Admitting Unit and the Utilization Review Department.
  • Maintains knowledge of the developmental tasks and sociological theories of pertinent age groups.
  • Maintains knowledge of legal guidelines pertaining to EMTALA/COBRA and abuse/neglect reporting.
  • Communicates with managed care organizations to obtain insurance pre-authorizations in a timely manner.
  • Stays abreast of organization's programs and services.
  • Participates in activities which enhance professional growth and development.
  • Performs related duties, as requested.
  • Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

  • Current California RN license
  • Inpatient psychiatric experience preferred
  • Familiarity with continuum of care and clinical terminology
  • Knowledge of DSM diagnostic criteria
  • Current CPR certification or certified within initial orientation
  • Handle With Care certification within initial orientation

Skills and Abilities:

  • Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times
  • Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health
  • Assessment and intervention skills
  • Persuasive manner and skills in overcoming denial and resistance to treatment
  • Ability to concentrate on task in high traffic areas
  • Ability to deal with crisis and potentially combative patients while maintaining personal and emotional equilibrium.
  • Sensitivity to, and willingness to, interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds
  • Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

  • Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
  • Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
  • Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
  • Vision: see details of objects at close range.
  • Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
  • Ability to stoop, lift, finger (pick, pinch or type and grasp)
  • Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
  • Lift up to ten (10) pounds.

Position Details:

Per Diem

Hours will be discussed with hiring manager

Benefits

Eligible employees receive holiday premium pay, health, dental & vision insurance, 401(k), healthcare & dependent care spending accounts, generous paid time off, life insurance, company-paid short and long-term disability coverage. Whether you are in intern looking to earn licensing hours, a health care worker looking for PRN work or a professional looking for a career, the opportunities are abundant at Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital.

Pay Scale is $45.86 - $59.46

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