Psychiatric Assessment RN — Admission Coordinator

Loma Linda University Health; Redlands (CA); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Assessment RN at Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center evaluates and dispositions all referred patients, coordinating with clinical, hospital and community resources to facilitate admissions according to department guidelines.

Key responsibilities include ensuring timely nursing assessment, collaborating with clinicians, maintaining patient rights, and providing compassionate, professional care in a high-demand acute care and psychiatric setting.

Formación

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum one year of experience in Medical/Surgery required; and as applicable: (1) Minimum one year of experience in age group preferred, (2) Minimum one year of experience in acute psychiatric of age group preferred, (3) Minimum one year of experience in chemical dependency/detox preferred, (4) Minimum one year of experience in psychiatric intake preferred.

Responsabilidades

• The Assessment RN is responsible for clinical evaluation and disposition of all patients referred to the Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center.
• Coordinates contact with the appropriate clinical, hospital and community resources.
• Coordinates with clinicians and hospital staff to facilitate hospital admissions according to appropriate department guidelines and criteria.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Conocimientos

Clinical Skills

Hand–eye Coordination

Therapeutic Communication

Confidentiality

Assess Patient Conditions

Interpreting Care Plan

Psychotropic Medications Knowledge

English Proficiency

Computer Skills

Team Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Color/Smell Discrimination

Hearing/Vision for Clinical Tasks

Educación

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Herramientas

EMR/Computer Systems

Descripción del empleo

The Assessment RN at Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center evaluates and dispositions all referred patients, coordinating with clinical, hospital and community resources to facilitate admissions according to department guidelines.

Key responsibilities include ensuring timely nursing assessment, collaborating with clinicians, maintaining patient rights, and providing compassionate, professional care in a high-demand acute care and psychiatric setting.