Behavioral Health Admission Nurse (RN) | Full-Time | 12-Hour Shifts

Behavioral Health Admission NurseSierra Vista Hospital is seeking a behavioral health admission nurse for the intake department. If you're passionate about working in the behavioral health setting and have the desire to join a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to serving our patients, we want to hear from you!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 within 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.QualificationsEducation: Minimum associates degree from an accredited program and an RN license, required. Experience: A minimum of six 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. Licensure: RN. Additional requirements: CPR certification required. Complete knowledge of crisis intervention techniques. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.Sierra Vista Hospital offers a dynamic team-oriented environment, opportunity for advancement, great training program for new grads, and rewarding career opportunities. Sierra Vista offers competitive compensation, excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan, generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan, and career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries. Education assistance is also available.