Intake Coordinator - RN - Per Diem

Universal Health Services • Portland, OR

86d • $48 - $66

About The Position

Cedar Hills Hospital currently has an opening for an Intake RN - Per Diem. The Assessment Center Nurse is a registered professional nurse with demonstrated experience in the triage and assessment of potential patients with mental health and/or chemical dependency treatment needs. The RN must possess the ability to assess the medical stability and appropriateness of the patient for admission to Cedar Hills Hospital. The Assessment Center Nurse must have working knowledge of the functions of the Assessment Center and provide clinical assessments as directed.

Requirements

• Associates degree in a school of nursing; Bachelor's of Nursing preferred.
• One or more years of psychiatric nursing experience is a plus but not required.
• 1 year of RN experience required.
• Currently has an unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse through the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• Demonstrate core nursing knowledge/competencies including medication administration and principles of adult education.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and execute policies, procedures, treatment plans, and clinical standards.
• Ability to provide succinct and effective oral and written communications to co-workers and patients.
• Ability to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principles.
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies required to provide care for persons with psychiatric and/or substance use disorders.
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct triage and assessment of potential patients with mental health and/or chemical dependency treatment needs.
• Assess the medical stability and appropriateness of patients for admission.
• Provide clinical assessments as directed.

Benefits

• $48 - $66/hour plus shift differentials and incentive pay.
• Career development, leadership training, and promotion opportunities.
• Free counseling services through our EAP for employees and family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees