Intake RN

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital•Desoto, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Intake RN will provide professional nursing care to patients according to hospital policy and procedure. This role involves assessing patient care needs, planning and implementing nursing care procedures, and evaluating patient progress, modifying care plans as necessary. The Intake RN will also provide teaching to patients and their families and direct the work of nursing support staff through delegation and supervision.

Requirements

ADN or BSN from an accredited college or university.
CPR certification.
Behavior Managing Program (obtained within 30 days upon hire).
Valid Texas RN license in good standing required.
Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in a behavioral healthcare setting, phone triage, tele-health or case management or combination of education and experience.
Must be 21 years old or older.
Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical and be able to provide positive employment references.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
BLS, ACLS, CPI certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care to patients, which includes facilitating social and emotional needs, supervising medication schedules and evaluating patient progress.
Collaborate with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide the best possible care for their patients.
Responsible for maintaining a safe environment.
Provide social support for patients by creating and encouraging patients to take advantage of opportunities such as support groups, social activities and other therapeutic measures.
Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Plans and provides nursing care for patients.
Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options.
Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
Keep accurate written charts and records of patient activities and progress.
Comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures.
Use professional judgment to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with patients in crisis.
Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.
Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician’s written orders.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical record keeping.
Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system.