REGISTERED NURSE INTAKE (PRN-7PM-7AM)

DESTINY SPRINGS HEALTHCARE LLC•Surprise, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a PRN Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. Candidates must have availability to work day shifts between 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM, with shift lengths ranging from 4 to 12 hours, based on patient care and operational needs. This position will work under the direction of a registered nurse while assisting patients account to care plans and department policy. This role ensures a comprehensive team approach in the care of patients and serves as liaison between nursing staff and patient in the performance of care plans.

Requirements

Must possess a current Arizona RN license.
BLS certification is required.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma nurse is required.
Two years behavioral health experience required.
CPR certification, Basic Life Support, Behavioral Management Training required prior to patient interaction.

Nice To Haves

BSN is preferred.
Prior Intake experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Assesses patient physical, psychological, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.
Reviews patient history with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe.
Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers.
Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.
Formulates a plan of care utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.
Initiates a plan of care based on patient need.
Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team.
Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements.
Evaluates the patient's response to care and revises the plan of care as needed.
Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members.
Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient’s response to treatment.
Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
Perform other functions as assigned by the Director of Intake or the Director of Nursing.
Coordinates physician to physician acceptance calls, participates in and documents acceptance calls
Assists with determining patient benefits/eligibility
Assists the team in proactively managing requests for admission and facilitates throughput of patients
Accurately collects data required for intake of patients from a variety of locations