Intake Registered Nurse - NOC 7P-730A

Vista del Mar Hospital • Ventura, CA

7d • $45 - $55

About The 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.

Requirements

• ADN Required; BSN, in related field preferred.
• Intake registered nurse position.
• Full-Time 12- hour shifts ; must have weekend availability on a rotating basis or regular schedule.
• Must have a current CA RN license.
• Pre-employment background check and post-offer drug screen & physical required.
• EOE
• Familiarity with clinical terminology and continuum of care
• Assessment and intervention skills
• Persuasive manner, and skills in overcoming denial and resistance to treatment.
• Ability to concentrate on task in high traffic areas.
• Knowledge of DSM III-R diagnostic criteria with ability to deal with crisis and potentially combative patients while maintaining personal and emotional equilibrium as well as empathetically relate to people.
• Maintain highly confidential information while meeting deadlines.
• Basic data entry and computer skills required.
• Also be proficient in the following areas not limited to: Time management, sound organizational skills, excellent communication and customer service skills with all internal and external customers.
• Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health.
• Basic personnel management or supervisory skills helpful.
• Current RN preferred

Responsibilities

• Completing intake assessments for patients who arrive to the hospital
• Reviewing admission referrals
• Collaboration with local referral partners
• Ability to work in call center and triage crisis calls
• Intake of vitals
• Coordination of patient admissions
• Ability to work independently

Benefits

• At Vista del Mar Hospital, you will find yourself in a position with great growth potential.
• We make it a priority to provide advancement opportunities and ongoing education for our entire team, in both clinical and non-clinical roles.
• This helps us ensure ongoing patient safety and quality care across our facility.
• Each of our professionals is compassionate and committed to the goal of excellence in the mental health care industry.
• Because we bring on the most reputable and experienced healthcare professionals to fill our open behavioral health jobs, our goal is to keep them long-term.
• This is better for patients and our own staff, as it allows everyone to feel more comfortable in their environment.
• Although a mental health career with Vista del Mar can be extremely rewarding in its own right, we understand the importance of employee benefits.
• Vista del Mar offers the following:
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
• Discounted Cafeteria Meal Plan
• Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term and Universal plans are also available.)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees