RN Behavioral Health Access 2, Relief - Flagstaff, AZ

Overview

Assesses and evaluates acute psychiatric patients in the Emergency Department and coordinates / facilitates a level of care referral / placement of psychiatric referrals from outlying communities. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, age, and related needs appropriate to the patients served.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Provides a high level of assessments for patients in the Emergency Department and on the medical units.
• Coordinates the appropriate level of care based on the assessment process.
• Demonstrates accuracy of documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses as evidenced by the appropriate documentation systems.
• Review clinical information for patients referred from outside facilities to determine the level of care and facilitate admission to FMC BHS when indicated.
• Coordinates activities to provide the community with resources and referrals, including assisting potential patients in gaining access to federal and state supported systems.
• Provides clinical pre-certification information to patients, managed care companies, insurance companies and other third-party reviewers to establish the number of certified days.
• Functions as a liaison between physicians and families to coordinate with transportation services and other mental health facilities to organize the admission procedures.
• Effectively participates with the multidisciplinary team in planning and providing care. Supports team decisions and articulates the appropriate rationale for those decisions.
• Participates positively in the orientation of new staff, student interns, and others.

Education

Documentation

Compliance / Safety

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing - Required

Certification & Licensures

Experience

Minimum of 1 year experience in an acute psychiatric nursing - Required

Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.