Advice Nurse, Mental Health Work From Home

<p style="text-align:left">We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Organization:</b></p>SHSO-Population Health Services-Utah<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Position Overview:</b></p>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.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description</b>:</p><p><b>DISCLAIMER: </b>You must be a resident of one of the following states to be eligible for consideration for this position: Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Montana.</p><p></p><p><b>EDUCATION</b></p><ul><li>Graduate of an accredited school of nursing</li></ul><p></p><p><b>CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE</b></p><ul><li>RN-Registered Nurse of California (will need to obtain prior to date of hire)</li><li>RN-Registered Nurse in State of Residence</li></ul><p></p><p><b>PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN</b></p><ul><li>1 year of mental health</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>2 years of practical nursing in a hospital, clinic, urgent care, or emergency room/department.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE</b></p><ul><li>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.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Advanced clinical knowledge of medical diagnoses, procedures, protocols, treatments, and terminology, including a working knowledge of state and federal regulations and guidelines.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>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.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>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).</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and experience working electronic medical/health records.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Work independently, as well as part of a multidisciplinary team, while demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously, sometimes with rapidly changing priorities, while maintaining event/project schedules.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Recognize unsafe or emergency situations and respond appropriately and professionally.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (phi).</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Analyze possible solutions using precedents, existing departmental guidelines and policies, experience and good judgment to identify and solve standard problems.</li></ul><p></p><p>Build collaborative relationships with peers, physicians, nurses, administrators, and public to provide the highest quality of patient care.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Shift:</b></p>Nights<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Schedule:</b></p>Full Time<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Shift Hours:</b></p>12<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Days of the Week:</b></p>Variable<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Weekend Requirements:</b></p>Rotating Weekends<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Benefits:</b></p>Yes<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Unions:</b></p>No<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Position Status:</b></p>Non-Exempt<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Weekly Hours:</b></p>36<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Employee Status:</b></p>Regular<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer <span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WKM1">EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Pay Range is $37.19 to $48.71 / hour<p></p><p><i><span style="font-size:14px">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.</span></i></p>

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