Assessment RN-Intake

Loma Linda • Loma Linda, CA

5h • $53 - $71

About The Position

The Intake Assessment Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the clinical evaluation and disposition of patients referred to the Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center. The nurse coordinates contact with appropriate clinical, hospital, and community resources and works with clinicians and hospital staff to facilitate admissions according to department guidelines and criteria. The role also performs other duties as needed.

The position requires use of nursing assessment, therapeutic communication, and interviewing skills to complete patient assessments within 45 minutes, involving family when available. The RN screens and prioritizes patients according to clinical needs and applies knowledge of department admission criteria, insurance and managed care criteria, psychotropic medications, patient rights, and hospital policies for restraint and seclusion.

Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith- and values-based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities. Its mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ, guided by the values of compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork, and wholeness.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing.
• At least one year of Medical/Surgery experience.
• Current and unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Prevention and Management of Assaultive Behavior (PMAB) certification required within the first 30 days of hire.
• Basic clinical skills in delivery of nursing care in an acute care facility.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person and over the phone, write clearly and concisely, listen effectively, and interact appropriately with employees and outside agencies.
• Ability to enter data into a computer and good eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to develop positive therapeutic interactions with patients, families, coworkers, supervisors, medical staff, and outside agencies; remain calm in crises; and communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and assess patient condition, interpret care plans, determine appropriate interventions, evaluate responses to care, and teach patients and families.
• Ability to concentrate on multiple assignments, organize and prioritize, work with limited supervision, perform duties efficiently and attentively, and accurately carry out instructions.
• Understanding of patient rights and hospital policies and philosophy of care for patients requiring restraint or seclusion.
• Working knowledge of insurance and managed care criteria and thorough knowledge of Behavioral Medicine Center and department admission criteria.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and appropriate age groups.
• Excellent knowledge of English usage and grammar.
• Ability to complete assessments using the nursing process and an empathetic, caring approach.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience with the applicable age group.
• At least one year of acute psychiatric experience with the applicable age group.
• At least one year of experience in chemical dependency or detox.
• At least one year of psychiatric intake experience.
• Psychiatric nursing or clinical specialist certification.
• Chemical dependency nursing certification or specialist credential.
• 5150 certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical evaluations and determine disposition for patients referred to the Behavioral Medicine Center.
• Coordinate contact with appropriate clinical, hospital, and community resources.
• Coordinate with clinicians and hospital staff to facilitate admissions in accordance with department guidelines and criteria.
• Screen and prioritize patients according to clinical needs and admission criteria.
• Complete patient assessments within 45 minutes using therapeutic communication, interviewing skills, and clinical assessment, involving the patient’s family when available.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree