Registered Nurse- Screener (Halifax Behavioral Center)

Halifax Health•Daytona Beach, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse- Screener is responsible for screening and intake of voluntary and involuntary patients under the Florida Mental Health Act (Baker Act) for admission to the inpatient unit or referral for outpatient services. The role screens child and adolescent patients who arrive at Halifax Behavioral Services seeking care, completes required screening documentation, and contacts a physician to determine patient disposition and recommended treatment and services. The screener also provides information about available services to patients and families, referring them to outside agencies when appropriate. The role requires empathetic, effective communication; the ability to recognize escalating behavior and use de-escalation skills; and the ability to respond calmly and therapeutically in crises. The employee maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, follows applicable policies and regulatory requirements, and participates in meetings, training, and mandatory education.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with at least one year of experience in the mental health field; alternatively, a master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work from an accredited school and registration/licensure in Florida as an LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, or PhD.
BLS certification required.
Empathy and positive interpersonal skills.
Ability to recognize behavioral escalation and use effective de-escalation skills.
Ability to react calmly and therapeutically in a crisis situation.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Organizational ability, sound judgment, and initiative.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Florida Mental Health Act (Baker Act).

Responsibilities

Screen voluntary and involuntary child and adolescent patients seeking services at Halifax Behavioral Services.
Complete screening documentation in compliance with hospital, ACHA, and Joint Commission standards.
Contact the physician to determine patient disposition and recommended treatment and services.
Provide information about Halifax Behavioral Services to patients and families and refer them to appropriate outside agencies when applicable.
Respond to patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills.
Recognize potential behavioral escalation and use appropriate, effective de-escalation skills.
React calmly and therapeutically in crisis situations.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Interact positively and effectively with patients, family members, and the multidisciplinary team.
Attend staff meetings, trainings, and in-service presentations, and complete mandatory education requirements.
Follow policies, procedures, and regulatory agency requirements.
Comply with the assigned schedule and time and attendance policy.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.