RN Intake (6a-6:30p)

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital•Bakersfield, CA

1d•$44 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (BBHH) is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for its Inpatient units. This fast-paced environment requires critical thinking, teamwork, and excellent communication. The RN will provide exceptional care and contribute to the hospital's mission of being a leading healthcare facility. The Admissions RN, specifically, is responsible for conducting comprehensive clinical reviews of referral packets to determine patient eligibility for admission. This 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 role demands 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.

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.

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.
Experience reviewing referral packets or conducting medical necessity reviews, consents, contraband, patient belongings, etc.

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, knowledge of psychiatric standards of care, and regulatory awareness.
Assess admission risk in alignment with California law, CMS Conditions of Participation, and Joint Commission standards.
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 practice.
Apply basic knowledge of abnormal psychology to patient care and 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, patient belongings, etc.