RN Intake (11a-11:30p)

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital•Bakersfield, CA

6d•$44 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (BBHH) is an acute psychiatric and behavioral 90-bed facility offering inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults. BBHH is committed to being a top workplace by offering excellent benefits, fostering individual growth, and upholding its CARES values (Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, Empowerment, Sincerity). This RN position is within the Inpatient units, requiring a high level of situational awareness and critical thinking in a fast-paced environment. The Admissions RN (Intake Packet Reviewer) is responsible for clinically reviewing referral packets to determine patient eligibility for admission. This involves evaluating medical history, psychiatric diagnosis, acuity, risk factors, and medical stability to ensure the hospital can safely meet patient needs. The role demands sound clinical judgment, knowledge of psychiatric standards of care, regulatory awareness, and the ability to assess admission risk in accordance with California law, CMS Conditions of Participation, and Joint Commission standards.

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 ability to 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.
Demonstrate sound leadership skills in organizing activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks on the unit.
Showcase high-quality clinical and interpersonal skills as an exemplary role model.
Apply basic knowledge of treatment procedures and interventions common to acute psychotic and non-violent crisis intervention.
Utilize basic knowledge of abnormal psychology and apply it to patient care.
Demonstrate fluency in medical terminology in psychiatric care.
Apply 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.