Registered Nurse | Intake | Day Shift, Fri-Sat-Sun

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital•Bakersfield, CA

6d•$44 - $61

About The Position

Our progressive and dedicated healthcare team strives to change the lives of our patients and provide exceptional care. This RN position is in our INTAKE Department. The attention to detail and level of situational awareness required of the staff in the Intake Unit is paramount to the success of all patient outcomes. Our CARES values system must be on display in every act of patient care, no matter the circumstances. BBHH is a fast-paced environment that requires critical thinking, teamwork, and excellent communication between staff and patients. We are looking for a Registered Nurse to provide excellent care and to join our Workplace Community in our effort to be the best hospital we can be. POSITION SUMMARY: The Intake RN is responsible for conducting comprehensive clinical reviews and assessments of patients upon arrival to the hospital. This position evaluates medical history, psychiatric diagnosis, acuity level, risk factors, exclusionary criteria, and medical stability to ensure the hospital can safely and appropriately meet the patient’s needs. The role requires sound clinical judgment, knowledge of psychiatric standards of care, regulatory awareness, and the ability to assess admission risk in alignment with California law, CMS Conditions of Participation, and Joint Commission standards. Some of the fundamentals we're looking for in those who apply to this position include: Someone who demonstrates sound leadership skills and utilizes these skills in organizing the activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks on the unit. A caring, compassionate human being with a record of consistently showcasing high-quality clinical and interpersonal skills to be an exemplary role model to others Someone capable of displaying basic knowledge of treatment procedures; interventions common to acute psychotic as well as non-violent crisis intervention practice; A person with basic knowledge of abnormal psychology, application of this knowledge to the care of our patients, and fluency in medical terminology in psychiatric care; Someone with thorough familiarity of psych and the use of psychotropic medications, basic teaching and training skills helpful; problem-solving; An organized individual with exceptional organizational and time management skills; crisis intervention skills; Someone with strong written and oral communication skills in the English language; skills in facilitating and/or co-facilitating process-oriented and didactic groups. Simply put: HUMANS WHO CARE Though we do need to meet some minimum requirements for the position such as a High School Diploma or Equivalent, and a current California RN License we're really looking for people who bring their HEART to work. If you have previous experience in a mental healthcare hospital environment where your attention was focused on the assessments and admissions of patients with human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, or other mental healthcare situations, then your application to this position will be moved to the shortlist of candidates.

Requirements

Someone who demonstrates sound leadership skills and utilizes these skills in organizing the activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks on the unit.
A caring, compassionate human being with a record of consistently showcasing high-quality clinical and interpersonal skills to be an exemplary role model to others
Someone capable of displaying basic knowledge of treatment procedures; interventions common to acute psychotic as well as non-violent crisis intervention practice
A person with basic knowledge of abnormal psychology, application of this knowledge to the care of our patients, and fluency in medical terminology in psychiatric care
Someone with thorough familiarity of psych and the use of psychotropic medications, basic teaching and training skills helpful; problem-solving
An organized individual with exceptional organizational and time management skills; crisis intervention skills
Someone with strong written and oral communication skills in the English language; skills in facilitating and/or co-facilitating process-oriented and didactic groups.
High School Diploma or Equivalent
current California RN License
Minimum of two (2) years psychiatric nursing experience (acute inpatient preferred).
Strong knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, risk stratification, and medical comorbidities.
Demonstrated ability to independently analyze clinical information and exercise sound judgment.
Working knowledge of Title 22, CMS, and Joint Commission standards related to psychiatric facilities.
Strong written documentation skills.
Experience completing a nursing assessment in a psychiatric facility.
You should have a current CPR certification when you apply or obtain certification prior to your start date.

Nice To Haves

previous experience in a mental healthcare hospital environment where your attention was focused on the assessments and admissions of patients with human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, or other mental healthcare situations

Responsibilities

The Intake RN is responsible for conducting comprehensive clinical reviews and assessments of patients upon arrival to the hospital.
This position evaluates medical history, psychiatric diagnosis, acuity level, risk factors, exclusionary criteria, and medical stability to ensure the hospital can safely and appropriately meet the patient’s needs.