Intake Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Sacramento) - NOC shift

Northern California Behavioral Health System•Sacramento, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

To assess the needs of prospective patients and phone callers through direct, face-to-face interactions and telephone communication, ensuring that each referral to the appropriate service or resource is tailored to the individual's specific needs. This is a patient-facing position that requires in-person engagement as a core component of the role.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse, licensed in the State of California
Inpatient experience preferred
Familiarity with continuum of care and clinical terminology
Knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders diagnostic criteria
Current CPR certificate or obtained during initial orientation period.
Handle with Care (HWC) certificate or obtained during initial orientation period.
Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage patients in face-to-face interactions
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
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.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand for sustained period of time.
Walk, push, pull, lift, carry objects from a lower to higher position or horizontally from position to position or otherwise move objects.
Feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips.
Express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly.
Perceive the nature of sound with no less than a 40 db loss @ 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz with or without correction.
Exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently.
Able to provide manual restraints for patients who are physically acting out and are potentially dangerous.
Minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction.
Lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

Responsibilities

Review packet referral for medical necessity following EMTALA guidelines.
Coordinate transfer of accepted patient.
Verify insurance, obtain pre-authorizations with the managed care organizations in a timely manner.
Register the patient in the AIS system.
Perform a face-to-face admission assessment 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. This is to include Safe-T Protocols with CSSRs and DASA.
Perform a SMART clearance to determine whether or not an emergent medical condition exists.
Perform total body skin examination.
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.
Communicate with medical providers / obtain orders.
Performs medical clearance of DSH patients.
Provides Nurse to Nurse clinical information as well as to physician and program staff who will be reviewing the patient to ensure a smooth transition for the patient.
Assign patient caseload to medical providers.
Answer phone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services.
Enters the data of calls and assessments in the computer system in a timely manner.
Assists patients who are not admitted into a program with follow-through of clinical referrals and recommendations.
Performs related duties, as requested.