REGISTERED ADMISSIONS NURSE - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Uhs • Colorado Springs, CO

113d • $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.

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.
• Experience 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
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree