RN LPS Intake Coordinator

CommonSpirit Health; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Hospital of San Bernardino is seeking an RN LPS Intake Coordinator to lead psychiatric assessments for patients entering the Psych Acute Adult unit. You will apply your licensure to determine appropriate levels of care and collaborate with staff psychiatrists.

In a fast-paced setting, you will ensure compliance with California guidelines, drive quality improvement initiatives, and support crisis intervention and outreach activities to the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years acute psychiatric nursing experience.
• California RN license (RN-CA) required.
• BLS certification required.
• LPS designation required within 90 days of hire.
• Community Liaison program required within 90 days of hire.
• Non-violent crisis intervention program required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive initial psychiatric assessments to determine appropriate levels of care for incoming patients.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary teams to plan treatment and crisis intervention.
• Oversee departmental outreach initiatives to improve community engagement and adherence to mental health policy standards.
• Ensure full compliance with California Department of Consumer Affairs guidelines and hospital nursing policies.
• Contribute to departmental strategic goals, quality improvement projects, and internal processes.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment by adhering to credentialing standards.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Clinical decision-making

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

California Registered Nurse License (RN-CA)

LPS designation

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our RN LPS Intake Coordinator, you will serve as a vital leader within our interdisciplinary team, acting as the primary clinical decision-maker for patients entering the Psych Acute Adult unit at Community Hospital of San Bernardino. You will leverage your specialized licensure to perform high-acuity psychiatric assessments, ensuring that each patient is placed in the most effective level of care.

Every day you will collaborate with staff psychiatrists to evaluate patient mental health needs and oversee critical outreach activities for our Psychiatric Acute Department. You will remain dedicated to upholding our hospital’s mission and core values while participating in the continuous quality improvement processes that define our standard of care.

To be successful in this role, you must possess a current California Registered Nurse license and LPS designation, alongside a deep understanding of psychiatric illness and state-mandated clinical guidelines. You must also demonstrate the ability to maintain calm, decisive professional judgment while operating within a fast-paced, acute behavioral health environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive initial psychiatric assessments to determine appropriate levels of care for incoming patients.
• Work in close partnership with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary teams to facilitate effective treatment planning and crisis intervention.
• Oversee departmental outreach initiatives to ensure community engagement and adherence to mental health policy standards.
• Ensure full compliance with the California Department of Consumer Affairs guidelines and all hospital nursing policies.
• Actively contribute to departmental strategic goals, quality improvement projects, and internal process-driven activities.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment by adhering to the regulatory standards set forth by the Interdisciplinary and Psychiatric Credentialing Committees.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years acute psychiatric experience in nursing required.
• California Registered Nurse License (RN-CA) Required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required
• LPS annual designation through San Bernardino County required within 90 days of hire.
• Community Liason program is required within 90 days of hire.
• Non-violent crisis intervention program required within 90 days of hire.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 343-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 75,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, maternity care and pediatrics, and behavioral health and long-term subacute care for adults and children.

Additionally, Community Hospital of San Bernardino has been recognized with the gold seal of approval by the Joint Commission, as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and rated five stars for Children’s Subacute Center by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In 2025, we were voted Best Hospital by Inland Empire Magazine.

Community Hospital of San Bernardino shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care.

One Community. One Mission. One California