Intake Registered Nurse (Psychiatry)
Aurora San Diego·San Diego, California
Aurora San Diego·San Diego, California
Conduct medical and psychiatric screenings for patients presenting for intake to determine medical stability and appropriateness for admission. Manage patient safety, assess suicide/self-harm risks, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to determine the necessary level of care.
This is a position working in a behavioral healthcare hospital. To deliver quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients who present for a behavioral health assessment or are hospitalized for treatment of psychiatric or emotional disorders; to serve actively and constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, supporting the organization philosophy of care; to ensure the safety and well-being of each patient. *Work Schedule: Full Time: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m.4:30 p.m. Full Time: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Part Time: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. *Pay Range: $50/hr. to $67/hr.
Conduct medical screens for all patients who present for Intake Determine if the patients are medically stable and can be treated safely on-site. Must be able to identify neurological deficits and level of consciousness Conduct vital signs, breathalyzer, O2 saturation levels, and glucometer levels Calculate and interpret BMI Competent in assessment of communicable disease exposure, risk, and interventions Complete a pain assessment. Understanding of general and psychiatric medications Demonstrate understanding of EMTALA regulations and implementation Able to evaluate for emergency medical conditions and competent in assessing when stabilizing treatment is necessary Able to perform appropriate transfers to other facilities, including identification of risks and benefits of a transfer out Review of labs and medical histories of patients in medical facilities to determine medical appropriateness for admission Understanding of medical exclusion criteria and how to assess for conditions that are not medically appropriate for admission Able to perform case consultations with other RNs and physicians to determine medical appropriateness Ability to assess for substance intoxication and withdrawal symptoms. Assess for behavioral health symptomatology Conduct case consultations with physicians to determine the level of care for patients presenting for treatment Assess patients for self-harm/suicide risk and consult with a physician to determine appropriate monitoring levels for inpatient admissions Able to manage patients at risk of self-harm or harm to others while in Intake Complete risk assessments for AWOL, danger to others, sexual acting out behavior, and vulnerability Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnoses Skills: Demonstrates sound leadership skills and utilizes these skills in organizing the activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks of the patient for a given shift Record of consistently high quality of clinical and interpersonal skills to be an exemplary role model to others Displays basic knowledge of treatment procedures, interventions common to acute psychotic as well as to non-violent crises intervention practice Basic knowledge of abnormal psychology as typically found in the general psychiatric population; application of this knowledge to patient nursing care; basic knowledge of medical terminology especially those terms associated with psychiatric care Through familiarity of Psychopharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with the psychiatric population Basic teaching and training skills helpful; problem-solving; organizational and time management Crisis intervention skills; written and oral communication skills; skills in facilitating and/or co-facilitating process orientated and didactic groups Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships in a variety of clinical and support team members; empathy for patients and their families; skills in maintaining information as highly confidential Valid California Registered Nurse License Psychiatric experience (1 year HIGHLY preferred) BLS (Basic Life Support ) Certification for Healthcare Providers following the American Heart Association guidelines Full Time 401K Retirement Plan Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Pet Insurance Healthcare Spending Account & Dependent Care Spending Account Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.) PTO Plan Holiday Premium Pay PTO Cash Out option Sick Pay Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities) Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program ID Theft Protection Employee Appreciation Events Employee Discount Opportunities Part Time 401K Retirement Plan Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Pet Insurance Healthcare Spending Account & Dependent Care Spending Account Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.) PTO Plan Holiday Premium Pay PTO Cash Out option Sick Pay Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities) Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program ID Theft Protection Employee Appreciation Events Employee Discount Opportunities
Requires a valid California Registered Nurse License and BLS certification, with one year of psychiatric experience highly preferred. Candidates must be competent in assessing neurological deficits, substance withdrawal, and behavioral health symptomatology.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
