Per Diem Psychiatric RN – Admissions & Assessments (NOC)

Universal Health Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Heritage Oaks Hospital, part of the Universal Health Services family, is seeking a Per Diem Assessment & Referral Registered Nurse (RN) to support admissions processes. The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, screening admissions, and reviewing referrals to ensure timely, quality patient disposition decisions.

Qualifications include nursing licensure in good standing, at least two years in psychiatric care preferred, and required CPR and medication administration certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing; a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• A minimum of two years’ experience as a registered nurse in a psychiatric health care facility is preferred.
• Currently licensed to practice by the State Board of Nursing.
• Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications; CPR certification and hospital training in de-escalation and restraint procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents 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 criteria with policy guidance.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Admission assessments

CPR certified

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

Job description

Heritage Oaks Hospital, part of the Universal Health Services family, is seeking a Per Diem Assessment & Referral Registered Nurse (RN) to support admissions processes. The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, screening admissions, and reviewing referrals to ensure timely, quality patient disposition decisions.

Qualifications include nursing licensure in good standing, at least two years in psychiatric care preferred, and required CPR and medication administration certification.