Intake Registered Nurse - NOC 7P-730A

Summary

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

Job Requirements

ADN Required; BSN, in related field preferred.

Intake registered nurse position. Full-Time 12- hour shifts; must have weekend availability on a rotating basis or regular schedule.

Responsibilities include; completing intake assessments for patients who arrive to the hospital, reviewing admission referrals, collaboration with local referral partners, ability to work in call center and triage crisis calls, intake of vitals, coordination of patient admissions and ability to work independently.

Must have a current CA RN license. Pre-employment background check and post-offer drug screen & physical required. EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

$5000.00 Sign On Bonus

Minimum Work Experience

Familiarity with clinical terminology and continuum of care, Assessment and intervention skills, Persuasive manner, and skills in overcoming denial and resistance to treatment. Ability to concentrate on task in high traffic areas. Knowledge of DSM III-R diagnostic criteria with ability to deal with crisis and potentially combative patients while maintaining personal and emotional equilibrium as well as empathetically relate to people. Maintain highly confidential information while meeting deadlines. Basic data entry and computer skills required. Also be proficient in the following areas not limited to: Time management, sound organizational skills, excellent communication and customer service skills with all internal and external customers. Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health. Basic personnel management or supervisory skills helpful.

Required License

Current RN preferred;

Benefits

At Vista del Mar Hospital, you will find yourself in a position with great growth potential. We make it a priority to provide advancement opportunities and ongoing education for our entire team, in both clinical and non-clinical roles. This helps us ensure ongoing patient safety and quality care across our facility.

Each of our professionals is compassionate and committed to the goal of excellence in the mental health care industry. Because we bring on the most reputable and experienced healthcare professionals to fill our open behavioral health jobs, our goal is to keep them long-term. This is better for patients and our own staff, as it allows everyone to feel more comfortable in their environment.

Although a mental health career with Vista del Mar can be extremely rewarding in its own right, we understand the importance of employee benefits. Vista del Mar offers the following:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
• Discounted Cafeteria Meal Plan
• Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term and Universal plans are also available.)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)