Registered Nurse Mental Health Intake-PM/Nights-LOH Assessment & Referrals

Nevada System of Higher Education•Naperville, IL

11d•$38 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

Hourly Pay Range: $38.16 - $59.15 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: Position: Registered Nurse Mental Health Intake Location: LOH Main- Naperville Full Time Hours: 7pm-7:00am or 11pm-7am What you will do: Conducts medical screening of patients to ascertain if any medical issues need to be addressed prior to admission or if patient is medically stable to be admitted to Linden Oaks. Gathers all necessary information from patient, family and referral sources to make an informed decision. Collaborates with other staff when indicated. Assesses the clinical needs of patients seeking behavioral health services and determines the appropriate level of care that is consistent with the patient’s mental and psychiatric status and symptoms Appropriately assesses clinical needs Collaborates with physician to determine level of care Provides treatment referrals which are consistent with the patient’s medical and psychiatric status and symptoms Identifies potential/actual problems that may adversely affect the patient and/or department. Reports situations immediately. Oversees follow-up with referral sources as appropriate Partners collaboratively with the Assessment and Referral staff to ensure timely completion of patient transfers. Processes transfer requests from call to completion reviewing for appropriateness of transfer to LOH, consulting with the on call Psychiatrist and coordinating patient admission to LOH as appropriate. Conducts full admission process with patients and family members prior to unit RN assuming care to include but not limit to, body checks, MD orders, nursing care plans and education.

Requirements

Maintain information as highly confidential
Nursing degree
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse license
Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

BSN degree or actively pursuing BSN degree
Two years of nursing experience; One year of behavioral health experience

Responsibilities

Conducts medical screening of patients to ascertain if any medical issues need to be addressed prior to admission or if patient is medically stable to be admitted to Linden Oaks.
Gathers all necessary information from patient, family and referral sources to make an informed decision.
Collaborates with other staff when indicated.
Assesses the clinical needs of patients seeking behavioral health services and determines the appropriate level of care that is consistent with the patient’s mental and psychiatric status and symptoms
Appropriately assesses clinical needs
Collaborates with physician to determine level of care
Provides treatment referrals which are consistent with the patient’s medical and psychiatric status and symptoms
Identifies potential/actual problems that may adversely affect the patient and/or department.
Reports situations immediately.
Oversees follow-up with referral sources as appropriate
Partners collaboratively with the Assessment and Referral staff to ensure timely completion of patient transfers.
Processes transfer requests from call to completion reviewing for appropriateness of transfer to LOH, consulting with the on call Psychiatrist and coordinating patient admission to LOH as appropriate.
Conducts full admission process with patients and family members prior to unit RN assuming care to include but not limit to, body checks, MD orders, nursing care plans and education.