UHS
Location
Sacramento, California
The Behavioral Health Admissions Nurse performs psychiatric assessments and medical screenings for individuals seeking admission. They coordinate with psychiatrists to recommend the appropriate level of care and manage initial insurance pre-authorizations.
Candidates must hold an RN license and at least an associate degree with a minimum of six months of direct clinical experience. CPR certification and knowledge of crisis intervention techniques are required.
The Behavioral Health Admissions Nurse supports the department using established nursing protocol for all possible admissions. Answers inquiry calls, schedules assessments, and performs psychiatric assessments for individuals presenting for an assessment. The assessment RNs provide clinical summary and recommendation based on their findings, consult with the psychiatrist, and refer individuals to the appropriate lowest level of care based on the psychiatrists orders. Additionally, assessment RNs provide community referrals as indicated and desired by the individuals. RNs take telephone orders from admitting MDs, perform initial medical screening through referring ERs. They may be responsible for initial insurance pre-authorization of admitted patients with-in 24 hours. All staff are required to assist in maintaining an organized and clean department by auditing and data entry of referrals, re-stocking documents and forms and filing as time permits. Cross-functional training may be required to learn skills that will allow the license to work seamlessly throughout the facility. Full-time 12 hours shifts 7am-7:30pm (NOC) Required to work Saturdays or Sundays
Minimum associates Degree from an accredited program and an RN license, required.
A minimum of six (6) months direct medical and clinical experience as a licensed RN required, preferably in a psychiatric or mental health setting, with direct experience in patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning, and communication with external review organizations preferred. ER experience with psychiatric patients with demonstrated knowledge acceptable.
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