Per Diem Psychiatric Assessment RN

Socket.dev; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Heritage Oaks Hospital, part of the UHS Family, seeks a Per Diem Assessment & Referral Registered Nurse (RN) to join the admissions team in Sacramento, CA. The RN conducts direct and comprehensive assessments, screens referrals, and ensures timely, courteous admission processes in a psychiatric setting.

Graduate from an accredited nursing program is required; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Current California RN licensure, CPR certification, and hospital training including de-escalation and

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing is required.
• A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Current licensure to practice by the State Board of Nursing.
• Must pass a medication administration exam; CPR certification and hospital training including de-escalation and safety procedures are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct direct and comprehensive assessments to determine dispositions.
• Screen patients for admission into hospital programs using pre-approved criteria.
• Review referrals and determine appropriateness for admission with policy and procedures.

Skills

CPR certification

Medication administration

De-escalation training

Education

Nursing diploma/degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Heritage Oaks Hospital, part of the UHS Family, seeks a Per Diem Assessment & Referral Registered Nurse (RN) to join the admissions team in Sacramento, CA. The RN conducts direct and comprehensive assessments, screens referrals, and ensures timely, courteous admission processes in a psychiatric setting.

Graduate from an accredited nursing program is required; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Current California RN licensure, CPR certification, and hospital training including de-escalation and