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Advice Nurse, Mental Health
Sutter Health. Conduct initial screening of psychiatric and medical needs for incoming psychiatric and chemical dependency admission referrals .
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 electronic health records to ensure quality patient care and safety.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Registered Nurse LicenseMental Health ExperienceClinical Nursing ProtocolsPatient AssessmentElectronic Medical Records
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Hard Skills
Mental Status AssessmentTriagePatient PlacementIllness AdviceSelf-Care InterventionsClinical KnowledgePharmacologyRisk ManagementHealth SciencesEmergency Response
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteElectronic Health Records
Certifications & Qualifications
California Registered Nurse LicenseRegistered Nurse License in State of Residence
Industry Keywords
Psychiatric NursingChemical DependencyPatient PrivacyPHI ProtectionMultidisciplinary Team
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Conduct initial screening of psychiatric and medical needs for incoming psychiatric and chemical dependency admission referrals
- Perform virtual assessments through phone triage and patient assessments
- Triage patients in acute crisis and determine the correct level of care
- Conduct mental status assessments when involuntary hold evaluation is required
- Determine patient placement at the appropriate level of care
- Provide illness advice and self-care interventions
- Identify resources, consult, and refer patients
- Use the nursing process, physician input, and approved telephone nursing guidelines and protocols
- Maintain efficient operations and provide quality care to ensure positive patient outcomes
- Work evening/night shifts with 12-hour shifts, variable days, and rotating weekends
Requirements
What you’ll need- Must be a resident of Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Tennessee, or South Carolina
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- California Registered Nurse license must be acquired prior to starting
- Registered Nurse license in state of residence
- 1 year of mental health experience
- 2 years of practical nursing experience 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, terminology, and 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
- 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 and respond appropriately to unsafe or emergency situations
- Ability to ensure patient privacy and protect PHI
- Ability to analyze problems and implement effective solutions
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers, physicians, nurses, administrators, and the public
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive benefits package
- Eligible positions include a comprehensive total rewards program