Advice Nurse, Mental Health

Sutter Health

Salt Lake City, UT

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$37.19–$48.71 Per Hour

LOCATION

Salt Lake City, UT

POSTED

7 days ago

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

Organization:

SHSO-Population Health Services-Utah

Position Overview:

The Virtual Mental Health Intake 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.

Provides competent and thorough mental status assessment when an involuntary hold evaluation is required. Triages to the most appropriate level of care, according to severity of illness and determines patient placement at the appropriate level. Provides illness advice and self-care intervention, identifying resources, consulting and referring. Uses the nursing process, input from physicians, and Sutter Health's approved telephone nursing guidelines and protocols to maintain highly efficient operations, to provide quality care, and to ensure positive patient outcomes.

Job Description :

DISCLAIMER

+ You must be a resident of one of the following states to be eligible for consideration for this position: Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Montana, Tennessee, Missouri, South Carolina, and Louisiana.

EDUCATION

+ Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

+ RN-Registered Nurse of California (must be able to acquire prior to starting)

+ 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:

Varied

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8-12

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

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

Pay Range is $37.19 to $48.71 / 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._

About the Company

Sutter Health

Sutter Health has a long history in California. Some of our facilities have been providing care in the communities we serve for more than 100 years. Today, we’re proud to partner with more than 12,000 doctors to care for more than 3 million people.

We’re inspired by our Northern California community and work tirelessly to deliver top-rated, affordable healthcare. Doctors, hospitals, care teams and employees in the Sutter Health network are always looking for new, meaningful ways to care for you and your loved ones. We believe that every moment matters when it comes to helping you live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Our not-for-profit network delivers top-rated, personalized care in more than 100 Northern California communities. Recently ranked among the Top 15 Health Systems in the nation by Truven Health Analytics™, our team of more than 50,000 doctors, employees and volunteers partner to spread innovation, improve access to healthcare services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance

FOUNDED

1921

WEBSITE

https://jobs.sutterhealth.org/

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