Advice Nurse, Mental Health Work From Home

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SHSO-Population Health Services-Utah

Position Overview:

The Virtual Behavioral Health Transfer Center 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 including triaging patients in acute crisis and disposition to correct level of care.

Job Description:

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• RN-Registered Nurse of California (will need to obtain prior to date of hire)
• RN-Registered Nurse in State of Residence

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN

• 1 year of mental health

• 2 years of practical nursing in a hospital, clinic, urgent care, or emergency room/department.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Professional knowledge of clinical nursing protocols, regulations and institutional standards of care and risk management with an emphasis in the areas of disease processes, emergencies, health sciences and pharmacology.

• Advanced clinical knowledge of medical diagnoses, procedures, protocols, treatments, and terminology, including a working knowledge of state and federal regulations and guidelines.

• Solid analytical and project management skills, including the ability to analyze problems, situations, practices, and procedures, reach practical conclusions, recognize alternatives, provide solutions, and institute effective changes.

• Communication, interpersonal, and interviewing skills, including the ability to build rapport and explain medical lab results or sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences (patients, staff, and doctors).

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and experience working electronic medical/health records.

• Work independently, as well as part of a multidisciplinary team, while demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously, sometimes with rapidly changing priorities, while maintaining event/project schedules.

• Recognize unsafe or emergency situations and respond appropriately and professionally.

• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (phi).

• Analyze possible solutions using precedents, existing departmental guidelines and policies, experience and good judgment to identify and solve standard problems.

Build collaborative relationships with peers, physicians, nurses, administrators, and public to provide the highest quality of patient care.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8/12 Blended

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

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

Pay Range is $38.87 to $54.42 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s 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.