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Job Information
Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Registered Nurse (RN) - Intake Department (GRAVEYARD) in Reno, Nevada
About the Job: This position will work Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday graveyard shift.
This position will help assess the needs of walk-in and telephone callers and ensure their referral to the service or resource to best address their needs.
Responsibilities and Duties
Responds to telephone and face-to-face inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services.
Conducts screenings or assessments to determine needs of treatment and facilitates the patient's access to the appropriate level of care and setting.
Assumes responsibility in maintaining a safe, orderly and therapeutic physical environment for all patients.
Demonstrates good skills in assessing client's crisis and clinical indicators via phone and in-person - documenting such. Prepares written report of assessment results in a timely manner (immediately following completed assessment) and includes recommendations for the level of care and treatment needs.
Makes appropriate interventions during assessments, and crisis situations with clients, family/friends and other professional staff.
Assists clients who are not admitted into a program with follow through of clinical referrals and recommendations.
Provides pertinent clinical information to physician and program staff who will be reviewing the patient, to ensure a smooth transition for the patient.
Requirements
Current Nevada RN License required
ADN / BSN or equivalent preferred
Current CPR certification
Benefits
We proudly offer a full benefits package - available the first of the month following just one month of employment!
Competitive rates
Comprehensive package of benefits to include:
Medical (three plans to choose from)
Dental (two plans to choose from)
Vision
Life, Pet, Identity Theft Insurance
401k
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Generous paid time off