RN Night Shift (PRN, Intake)
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 dedicated to being a top workplace by offering excellent benefits, fostering individual growth, and upholding its CARES values (Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, Empowerment, Sincerity). This Registered Nurse position is within the Inpatient units, requiring high 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, evaluating medical history, psychiatric diagnosis, acuity, risk factors, and medical stability. This role demands sound clinical judgment, knowledge of psychiatric standards of care, regulatory awareness (California law, CMS Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission standards), and the ability to assess admission risk.
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 focusing 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 to 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.
- Provide excellent patient care, showcasing 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 the care of patients.
- 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.
- Manage time and organizational tasks exceptionally.
- Facilitate and/or co-facilitate process-oriented and didactic groups.
- Provide excellent care and join the effort to be the best hospital possible.
- Review referral packets or conduct medical necessity reviews.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (over three weeks in the first year)
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Discounted Meals
- Employee Assistance Program
- TUITION Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
