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Advice Nurse, Behavioral Health
Sutter Health. Conduct initial screening of psychiatric and medical needs for incoming referrals for psychiatric and chemical dependency admissions .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge in psychiatric nursing, including mental health assessments, triage, and patient placement. Proficient in utilizing nursing protocols and regulations to ensure quality patient care and safety.
Highest-signal resume keywords
RN-Registered NurseMental Health ExperienceClinical Nursing ProtocolsElectronic Medical RecordsPatient Triage
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Hard Skills
Mental Status AssessmentsPatient PlacementIllness AdviceSelf-Care InterventionsPharmacology KnowledgeRisk ManagementMedical DiagnosesEmergency ResponseAnalytical SkillsProject Management
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteElectronic Medical Records
Certifications & Qualifications
RN-Registered Nurse in State of ResidenceRN-Registered Nurse of California
Industry Keywords
Psychiatric AdmissionsChemical DependencyState and Federal RegulationsInstitutional Standards of CarePatient PrivacyPHI Protection
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Conduct initial screening of psychiatric and medical needs for incoming referrals for psychiatric and chemical dependency admissions
- Provide virtual assessment services through phone triage and patient assessments
- Triage patients in acute crisis and determine disposition to the correct level of care
- Conduct thorough mental status assessments when involuntary hold evaluation is required
- Triage patients according to severity of illness and determine appropriate patient placement
- Provide illness advice and self-care interventions
- Identify resources, consult, and refer patients as appropriate
- Use the nursing process, physician input, and approved telephone nursing guidelines and protocols
- Maintain efficient operations, provide quality care, and ensure positive patient outcomes
- Work with physicians, nurses, administrators, peers, and the public to provide patient care
Requirements
What you’ll need- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- RN-Registered Nurse in State of Residence
- RN-Registered Nurse of California (must be able to acquire prior to starting)
- 1 year of mental health experience
- 2 years of practical nursing in a hospital, clinic, urgent care, or emergency room/department
- Professional knowledge of clinical nursing protocols, regulations, institutional standards of care, risk management, disease processes, emergencies, health sciences, and pharmacology
- Advanced clinical knowledge of medical diagnoses, procedures, protocols, treatments, and terminology
- Working knowledge of state and federal regulations and guidelines
- Solid analytical and project management skills
- Communication, interpersonal, and interviewing skills
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical/health records experience
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously
- Ability to recognize unsafe or emergency situations and respond appropriately
- Ability to ensure patient privacy and protect PHI
- Ability to analyze problems and identify and solve standard problems using guidelines, policies, experience, and judgment
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers, physicians, nurses, administrators, and the public
- Must be a resident of Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Montana, or Missouri
- Must complete full-time training of 36–40 hours per week for the first 6 weeks before beginning per diem shifts
Benefits
Comp & perks- Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package (specific benefits not listed)
- Base pay is one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program