Psychiatric Admissions & Assessment Nurse (Per Diem)

Universal Health Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Oaks Hospital in the UHS Family of Providers is a 125-bed acute psychiatric facility in northern Sacramento. We seek an Assessment & Referral Registered Nurse to oversee admissions, apply nursing process, and ensure timely, courteous management of the admission flow.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, California RN license, and at least two years in a psychiatric setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• California RN license; CPR certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum two years as RN in a psychiatric health care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct admissions assessments and document Direct and Comprehensive assessments for dispositions.
• Screen patients for admission into hospital programs using pre-approved criteria.
• Review referrals and determine appropriateness for admission criteria with policy guidance.

Skills

Nursing

Admissions

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Heritage Oaks Hospital in the UHS Family of Providers is a 125-bed acute psychiatric facility in northern Sacramento. We seek an Assessment & Referral Registered Nurse to oversee admissions, apply nursing process, and ensure timely, courteous management of the admission flow.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, California RN license, and at least two years in a psychiatric setting.