Intake Registered Nurse (Night Shift)
Company: Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health & Anaheim Community
Location: Aliso Viejo
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
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. Requirements KEY 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 nursing Knowledge and
Experience: Current RN Inpatient experience preferred Familiarity
with continuum of care and clinical terminology Knowledge of DSM V
diagnostic criteria Current CPR certification NCI (or equivalent as
approved by CNO) obtained within 60 days of hire Skills and
Abilities: Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times
Knowledge and skills in phlebotomy (preferred) Knowledgeable of
patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health Assessment and
intervention skills Persuasive manner and skills in overcoming
denial and resistance to treatment Ability to concentrate on task
in high traffic areas Ability 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
backgrounds Proficiency 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
deadlines Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to
work independently and as part of a team Good judgment, problem
solving and decision-making skills Demonstrated commitment to
working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead,
influence, and motivate others Ability to work in a fast-paced,
expanding organization Physical 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 Benefits Health
Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance 401k Retirement Plan
Healthcare Spending Account Dependent Care Spending Account Life
Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term and Universal plans are also
available) Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional
buy-opportunities)
Keywords: Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health & Anaheim Community , Aliso Viejo , Intake Registered Nurse (Night Shift), Healthcare , Aliso Viejo, California
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