Registered Nurse- Screener (Halifax Behavioral Center)
About The Position
This individual is responsible for the screening and intake of voluntary patients and involuntary patients under the Florida Mental Health Act (Baker Act) for admission to the inpatient unit or referral for outpatient services. Responsible for the screening of voluntary and involuntary child and adolescent patients who arrive at HBS seeking services. Completes screening documentation in compliance with hospital, ACHA and Joint Commission standards. Contacts the physician to determine the disposition of the patient and the recommended treatment and services. Provide information about services available at Halifax Behavioral Services to patients/families calling for information and/or refer them to appropriate outside agencies when applicable. Maintains patient confidentiality and is compliant with HIPAA requirements. Interacts positively and effectively with patient, family members and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Follows policy and procedures and all regulatory agencies requirements. Compliant with assigned schedule and time and attendance policy. Performs other duties as assigned or directed.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with a minimum of one year experience in the mental health field or Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work from an accredited school and registered/licensed in the State of Florida as a LMHC, LMFT, LCSW or PhD.
- BLS required.
- Ability to respond to patients with empathy and with positive interpersonal skills.
- Ability to react calmly and therapeutically in a crisis situation.
- Exhibits organizational ability, sound judgment and initiative.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the Florida Mental Health Act (Baker Act) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Screening and intake of voluntary patients and involuntary patients under the Florida Mental Health Act (Baker Act) for admission to the inpatient unit or referral for outpatient services.
- Screening of voluntary and involuntary child and adolescent patients who arrive at HBS seeking services.
- Completing screening documentation in compliance with hospital, ACHA and Joint Commission standards.
- Contacting the physician to determine the disposition of the patient and the recommended treatment and services.
- Providing information about services available at Halifax Behavioral Services to patients/families calling for information and/or referring them to appropriate outside agencies when applicable.
- Maintaining patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
- Interacting positively and effectively with patients, family members, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Attending staff meetings, trainings, in-service presentations, and completing all mandatory education requirements.
- Following policies and procedures and all regulatory agencies requirements.
- Complying with assigned schedule and time and attendance policy.
- Performing other duties as assigned or directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
