REGISTERED ADMISSIONS NURSE - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

UHS • Colorado Springs, CO

112d • $35 - $52

About The Position

This role is responsible for the nursing aspect of the admission/intake of new patients. This role is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the direct patient care and program implementation for residents/patients in the admission of acute care and residential programs. Assesses the patients/residents needs and coordinates/implements the delivery of quality nursing care, as prescribed by the Treatment Team / Physician. Provides safety and crisis management for the patient populations, and assures a safe and therapeutic environment. About Cedar Springs Hospital, our mission is to deliver the highest quality services to individuals and their families who are dealing with the ramifications of mental illness or substance abuse. Our formula for successful treatment includes innovative services using a level of care that is appropriate to each illness, individually tailored programs and highly qualified mental health professionals. Cedar Springs is dedicated to providing quality, multidisciplinary behavioral health care services to children, adolescents, adults and their families.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience of nursing care and interventions with psychiatric patients.
• Knowledgeable of psychotropic medications, potential side effects, and psychiatric diagnoses.
• Ability to direct others in the delivery of services and organize multiple tasks.
• Ability to problem solve situations under a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to safely implement special treatment procedures.
• Ability to delegate responsibility to others and assure completion of shift duties.
• Skill in developing therapeutic relationships with clients of all ages.
• Work as a member of a treatment team.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• CPR certification is required.
• Must be licensed in the State of Colorado or hold a current compact license.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the nursing aspect of the admission/intake of new patients.
• Coordinate and supervise direct patient care and program implementation for residents/patients.
• Assess patients/residents needs and coordinate/implement delivery of quality nursing care.
• Provide safety and crisis management for patient populations.
• Assure a safe and therapeutic environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Education/Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees