REGISTERED ADMISSIONS NURSE - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Job Description

Responsibilities

SCREENING OF APPLICANTS BEGINS IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUES UNTIL POSITION(S) IS FILLED

Compensation : $. / hr. -$. / hr.

Job Description

Responsbilities :

This role is responsible for the nursing aspect of the admission / intake of new patients. This role is desponsible for the coordination and supervision of the direct patient care and program implementation for residents / patients in the admission of cute care and residential programs. Assesses the patients / residents needs and coordinates / implements the delivery of quality nursing care, as prescribed by the Treatment Team / Physician. Provides safety and crisis management for the patient populations, and assures a safe and therapeutic environment.

About Cedar Springs Hospital , our mission is to deliver the highest quality services to individuals and their families who are dealing with the ramifications of mental illness or substance abuse. Our formula for successful treatment includes innovative services using a level of care that is appropriate to each illness, individually tailored programs and highly qualified mental health professionals. Cedar Springs is dedicated to providing quality, multidisciplinary behavioral health care services to children, adolescents, adults and their families.

As a full-time employee of Cedar Springs we offer the following benefits :

Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance

Short Term / Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Education / Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

Qualifications :

Knowledge and experience of nursing care and interventions with psychiatric patients. Knowledgeable of the psychotropic medications, potential side effects, and psychiatric diagnoses. Ability to direct others in the delivery of services, organize multiple tasks at one time, and problem solve situations under a fast paced environment. Ability to safely implement special treatment procedures. Ability to delegate responsibility to others and assure completion of shift duties. Skill in developing therapeutic relationships with clients of all ages, and work as a member of a treatment team.

Experience / Education : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.CPR certification is also required. Must be licensed in the State of Colorado or hold a current compact license.

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