Mobile Assessment Registered Nurse (Santa Rosa)

POSITION TITLE: Mobile Assessment Registered Nurse

REPORTS TO (TITLE): Director of Assessment and Referral

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Responsible for providing clinical behavioral health assessment and evaluation services in the community to determine levels of service needed of prospective patients to ensure referral to the service or resource that best addresses the patient’s needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing clinical assessment and evaluation services to patients in the community to determine levels of service needed, as well as coordination of referrals to a community resource or behavioral healthcare placement if necessary.
• Consults with Intake department manager, CNO, and CEO about the acceptability of admissions.
• Represents and distributes information about Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital services to community healthcare entities in a positive educational manner.
• Current on referral sources and interacts effectively with patients, peers and other staff on appropriate patient treatment options.
• Understands and communicates the disease pathology associated with behavioral conditions and their models of treatment.
• Facilitates the patient's access to the appropriate level of care and setting.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with physicians, nursing staff and health professional affiliates in community areas assigned.
• Demonstrates strong skills in assessing client's crisis and clinical indicators.
• 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.
• Assesses need for involuntary hospitalization evaluation and contacts county crisis team, law enforcement or 5150 certified AVDMH employee as needed to ensure the safety of client and others.
• Provides pertinent clinical information to physician and Intake staff who will be reviewing the patient, to ensure a smooth transition for the patient.
• Maintains knowledge of the developmental tasks and sociological theories of pertinent age groups.
• Maintains knowledge of legal guidelines pertaining to EMTALA/COBRA and abuse/neglect reporting.
• Stays abreast of organization's programs and services.
• Participates in activities which enhance professional growth and development.
• Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital.

Requirements

POSITION Requirements:

Knowledge and Experience:

• Current California State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification (or obtained within 30 days of hire).
• Current CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification (or obtained within the 30 days of hire).

• Valid California Driver’s License
• Valid Car Insurance
• Familiarity with continuum of care and clinical terminology

• Previous Mobile Assessment experience preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times
• Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health
• Assessment and intervention skills
• Persuasive manner and skills in overcoming denial and resistance to treatment
• Ability to concentrate on task in high traffic areas
• Ability to deal with crisis and potentially combative patients while maintaining personal and emotional equilibrium.
• Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds
• Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work with people with a variety of background and educational levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and m