RN Intake (Per Diem, Thursdays)
About The Position
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (BBHH) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Inpatient units. This RN position focuses on conducting comprehensive clinical reviews of referral packets to determine patient eligibility for admission. The role involves evaluating 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 position 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. BBHH is a fast-paced environment that requires critical thinking, teamwork, and excellent communication between staff and patients, operating under a CARES values system (Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, Empowerment, Sincerity).
Requirements
- 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
- Current CPR certification (or obtain prior to start date)
- Completion of "Handle-With-Care" Physical Restraint Technique Training during orientation
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a mental healthcare hospital environment with a focus on assessments of human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, or other mental healthcare situations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive clinical reviews of referral packets to determine patient eligibility for admission.
- Evaluate medical history, psychiatric diagnosis, acuity level, risk factors, exclusionary criteria, and medical stability.
- Ensure the hospital can safely and appropriately meet the patient’s needs.
- Utilize sound clinical judgment and knowledge of psychiatric standards of care.
- Assess admission risk in alignment with California law, CMS Conditions of Participation, and Joint Commission standards.
- Organize activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks on the unit.
- Demonstrate high-quality clinical and interpersonal skills.
- Apply basic knowledge of treatment procedures and interventions common to acute psychotic and non-violent crisis intervention practice.
- Apply basic knowledge of abnormal psychology to patient care.
- Utilize fluency in medical terminology in psychiatric care.
- Demonstrate thorough familiarity with psychiatric medications and their use.
- Utilize basic teaching and training skills.
- Problem-solve effectively.
- Facilitate and/or co-facilitate process-oriented and didactic groups.
- Review referral packets or conduct medical necessity reviews, consents, contraband, and patient belongings.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (over three weeks in the first year for full-time employees)
- Life Insurance (for full-time employees)
- Short-Term Disability Insurance (for full-time employees)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (for full-time employees)
- Medical Insurance (for full-time employees)
- Dental Insurance (for full-time employees)
- Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
- Pet Insurance (for full-time employees)
- Accident Insurance (for full-time employees)
- 401k Retirement Plan (for full-time employees)
- Discounted Meals (for full-time employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (for full-time employees)
- TUITION Assistance (for full-time employees)
- CPR certification cost covered if obtained before start date
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
