Intake Assessment Registered Nurse (RN)

South Sound Behavioral Hospital•Lacey, WA

1d•$45 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Intake Assessment RN to join our team at South Sound Behavioral Hospital! As an Intake Assessment RN, you will play a crucial role in the process of responding to referrals and other requests for services and information. You will provide technical assistance to the discharge planning process under the direction of the Director of A&R and offer general support to the case management program. Document and process inquiry calls according to Intake policies. Conduct biopsychosocial assessment to determine level of care. Assess and stabilize patients before discharge or arrange hospital admission. Notify and assist the on-call doctor with patient interviews. Obtain administrative approval for all admissions. Complete admission paperwork following hospital policy. Maintain an intake log with all necessary information documented. Make follow-up calls to patients who fail to show up for appointments. Demonstrate guest relations by example and provide counseling to employees in need of training. Welcome to South Sound Behavioral Hospital (SSBH), where passion meets purpose in the realm of mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Our 138-bed facility located in Lacey, WA, SSBH is the newest behavioral health facility in the area equipped with cutting-edge safety features to ensure a secure and supportive environment for both our employees and our patients. At SSBH, our expert team, including licensed psychiatrists, compassionate nurses, skilled therapists, and adept technicians, is united by a singular commitment — to deliver exceptional care to every individual, regardless of their financial circumstances. We offer specialized programs to create a haven for patients to embark on their healing journey in utmost comfort. Join us in our transformative mission to redefine mental healthcare through person-centered care. Here, your unique skills and boundless compassion have the power to make a profound impact on the lives of those in need. If you are ready to contribute to a community that values excellence and empathy, seize this opportunity to apply and become a catalyst for positive change at South Sound Behavioral Hospital.

Requirements

Licensed to practice in the State of Washington as a RN is required.
A working knowledge of the latest DSM and Mental Status Exam and working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field.

Nice To Haves

Experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to referrals and other requests for services and information.
Provide technical assistance to the discharge planning process under the direction of the Director of A&R and offer general support to the case management program.
Document and process inquiry calls according to Intake policies.
Conduct biopsychosocial assessment to determine level of care.
Assess and stabilize patients before discharge or arrange hospital admission.
Notify and assist the on-call doctor with patient interviews.
Obtain administrative approval for all admissions.
Complete admission paperwork following hospital policy.
Maintain an intake log with all necessary information documented.
Make follow-up calls to patients who fail to show up for appointments.
Demonstrate guest relations by example and provide counseling to employees in need of training.