Orange County Behavioral Health: Intake Registered Nurse (Day Shift)
Company: Orange County Behavioral Health
Location: Aliso Viejo
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
To assess the needs of prospective patients and phone callers
and ensure their referral to the service or resource to best
address those needs.RequirementsKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Responds to
telephone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or
information about mental health-related services.Through a
systematic process of interaction with patients, the patient's
significant others, and the appropriate health care providers,
collects and analyzes data regarding the patient's physical,
psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, spiritual,
cultural and anticipated discharge needs; determines patient's
alcohol or drug toxicity; identifies signs of withdrawal; conducts
screenings or assessments to determine needs of treatment.The care
and treatment of the patient are rendered in a competent manner and
are based on current chemical dependency and psychiatric
nursing/clinical knowledge and standards; care is evaluated against
the goals and plan of care and is revised as needed and appropriate
to the patient.Facilitates the patient's access to the appropriate
level of care and setting.Establishes and maintains effective
working relationships with patient services counselors and
coordinators, intake department, physicians and health professional
affiliates, healthcare facilities, and nursing staff.Demonstrates
good skills in assessing client's crisis and clinical indicators
via phone and in-person and documenting such on a call sheet and
scheduling assessment as clinically appropriate.Prepares written
report of assessment results in a timely manner (immediately
following completed assessment) and includes recommendations for
the level of care and treatment needs.Makes appropriate
interventions during assessments, and crisis situations with
clients, family/friends and other professional staff.Assesses need
for involuntary hospitalization evaluation and contacts county
crisis team, law enforcement and others.Enters the data of calls
and assessments in the computer system in a timely manner.Assists
clients who are not admitted into a program with follow-through of
clinical referrals and recommendations.Provides pertinent clinical
information to physician and program staff who will be reviewing
the patient to ensure a smooth transition for the
patient.Distributes documentation of admissions to the Business
Office, Admitting Unit and the Utilization Review
Department.Maintains knowledge of the developmental tasks and
sociological theories of pertinent age groups.Maintains knowledge
of legal guidelines pertaining to EMTALA/COBRA and abuse/neglect
reporting.Communicates with managed care organizations to obtain
insurance pre-authorizations in a timely manner.Stays abreast of
organization's programs and services.Education and
Licensing:Graduate of an accredited school of nursingKnowledge and
Experience:Current RNInpatient experience preferredFamiliarity with
continuum of care and clinical terminologyKnowledge of DSM V
diagnostic criteriaCurrent CPR certificationNCI (or equivalent as
approved by CNO) obtained within 60 days of hireSkills and
Abilities:Maintains confidentiality of patients at all
timesKnowledge and skills in phlebotomy (preferred)Knowledgeable of
patient rights and laws pertaining to mental healthAssessment and
intervention skillsPersuasive manner and skills in overcoming
denial and resistance to treatmentAbility to concentrate on task in
high traffic areasAbility to deal with crisis and potentially
combative patients while maintaining personal and emotional
equilibrium.Sensitivity to, and willingness to, interact with
persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational
backgroundsProficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft
Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and
PowerPoint)Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize
projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and
meet deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility
to work independently and as part of a teamGood judgment, problem
solving and decision-making skillsDemonstrated commitment to
working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead,
influence, and motivate othersAbility to work in a fast-paced,
expanding organizationPhysical Requirements:While performing the
duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the
following:Use standard office equipment and access, input, and
retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with
manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to
perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of
time.Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner
which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking,
including a diverse population.Give and follow verbal and written
instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.Perform complex
mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex
laws,regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze
complex data and information.Vision: see details of objects at
close range.Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.Reach forward,
up, down, and to the side.Ability to stoop, lift, finger (pick,
pinch or type and grasp)Sit or stand for minimum periods of one
hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly
throughout the day.Lift up to ten (10) pounds.*Please keep in mind
that our facility will be requiring employees to be vaccinated for
covid. I will need you to supply documentation that you have been
vaccinated*BenefitsHealth InsuranceVision InsuranceDental
Insurance401k Retirement PlanHealthcare Spending AccountDependent
Care Spending AccountLife Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term and
Universal plans are also available)Short and Long-Term Disability
(with additional buy-opportunities)
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