Intake Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Sacramento) - NOC ...

POSITION TITLE: Assessment & Referrals (A&R) Registered Nurse REPORTS TO (TITLE): Director of Assessments & Referrals (A&R) SCHEDULE: Sunday - Tuesday 7:00 pm - 7:00 am DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: To assess the needs of prospective patients and phone callers through direct, face-to-face interactions and telephone communication, ensuring that each referral to the appropriate service or resource is tailored to the individual's specific needs. This is a patient-facing position that requires in-person engagement as a core component of the role. Requirements KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: + Review packet referral for medical necessity following EMTALA guidelines. + Coordinate transfer of accepted patient. + Verify insurance, obtain pre-authorizations with the managed care organizations in a timely manner. + Register the patient in the AIS system. + Perform a face-to-face admission assessment 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. This is to include Safe-T Protocols with CSSRs and DASA. + Perform a SMART clearance to determine whether or not an emergent medical condition exists. + Perform total body skin examination. + 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. + Communicate with medical providers / obtain orders. + Performs medical clearance of DSH patients. + Provides Nurse to Nurse clinical information as well as to physician and program staff who will be reviewing the patient to ensure a smooth transition for the patient. + Assign patient caseload to medical providers. + Answer phone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services. + Enters the data of calls and assessments in the computer system in a timely manner. + Assists patients who are not admitted into a program with follow-through of clinical referrals and recommendations. + Performs related duties, as requested. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge and Experience: + Current Registered Nurse, licensed in the State of California + Inpatient experience preferred + Familiarity with continuum of care and clinical terminology + Knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders diagnostic criteria + Current CPR certificate or obtained during initial orientation period. + Handle with Care (HWC) certificate or obtained during initial orientation period. Skills and Abilities: + Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage patients in face-to-face interactions + Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times + 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. + Stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand for sustained period of time. + Walk, push, pull, lift, carry objects from a lower to higher position or horizontally from position to position or otherwise move objects. + Feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips. + Express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly. + Perceive the nature of sound with no less than a 40 db loss @ 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz with or without correction. + Exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently. + Able to provide manual restraints for patients who are physically acting out and are potentially dangerous. + Minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction. + While worker may possibly be subjected to temperature changes, the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside. + Lift up to fifty (50) pounds. Benefits Eligible employees receive holiday premium pay, health, dental & vision insurance, 401(k), healthcare & dependent care spending accounts, generous paid time off, life insurance, company-paid short and long-term disability coverage. Whether you are in intern looking to earn licensing hours, a health care worker looking for PRN work or a professional looking for a career, the opportunities are abundant at Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital.

Created: 2025-12-18