[Hiring] Advice Nurse, Behavioral Health @Sutter Health

Role Description

The Virtual Mental Health Intake RN is a Registered Nurse who provides competent and thorough intake services by conducting initial screening of psychiatric and medical needs of all incoming referrals for psychiatric and chemical dependency admissions.

• Utilizes virtual assessment skills through phone triage and patient assessments.
• Triages patients in acute crisis and dispositions to the correct level of care.
• Provides competent and thorough mental status assessment when an involuntary hold evaluation is required.
• Triages to the most appropriate level of care according to severity of illness.
• Determines patient placement at the appropriate level.
• Provides illness advice and self-care intervention, identifying resources, consulting, and referring.
• Uses the nursing process, input from physicians, and Sutter Health's approved telephone nursing guidelines and protocols to maintain highly efficient operations, provide quality care, and ensure positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN-Registered Nurse of California (must be able to acquire prior to starting).
• RN-Registered Nurse in State of Residence.
• 1 year of mental health experience.
• 2 years of practical nursing in a hospital, clinic, urgent care, or emergency room/department.

Requirements

• Professional knowledge of clinical nursing protocols, regulations, and institutional standards of care and risk management.
• Advanced clinical knowledge of medical diagnoses, procedures, protocols, treatments, and terminology.
• Solid analytical and project management skills.
• Communication, interpersonal, and interviewing skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with electronic medical/health records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously.
• Recognize unsafe or emergency situations and respond appropriately.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
• Build collaborative relationships with peers, physicians, nurses, administrators, and the public.

Benefits

• No benefits listed.

Company Description

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $38.87 to $54.42 / hour.

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location.

Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.

Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.