RN Psych Admissions Per Diem Rotate

Full job description
Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to providing the finest medical care for the community. From preventative and diagnostic services to expertise in some of the world's leading technologies, DMC's multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals is dedicated to your good health and well-being. Recognized for innovative cardiac and neonatal intensive care to advanced stroke and trauma treatment, the outstanding doctors at DMC represent most major medical specialties and are committed to being there for you, when you need them most.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP)
Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage
Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program
Additional benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program
Registered nurses – Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) – 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines
Benefits may vary by location and role
www.dmc-modesto.com/teams

Position Summary:

The Behavioral Health Intake Admissions Nurse is a licensed position providing Nursing interventions, assessments, Intake/Crisis Evaluations, diagnosis, prognosis, counseling, and psychotherapeutic interventions.

2503017457 Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship

Minimum Experience/Skills: One (1) year experience or more experience of behavioral crisis assessment/management. Ability to deal with people who may be combative. Knowledge of psychodynamic principles and fundamentals of psychotherapy. One (1) year or more experience in application and formulation of diagnostic categories of mental illness (i.e. DSM-IV or DSM-V). Knowledge of psychopharmacology and disease entities and interventions, nursing skills and procedures, principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, crisis management, clinical case management, and various treatment modalities, biological, behavioral and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disability, retardation and substance abuse, culturally proficient practices with diverse caseload, scope and activities of the public and private health and welfare agencies and other available resources, principles and techniques of mental health education, prevention, and crisis intervention within the community.

License/Certificates/Credentials:

Current CA Registered Nurse License,
BLS for Healthcare Providers,
Behavioral Management Training as mandated by hospital.
Physical Demands:

Frequent considerable standing/walking.
Lift/position up to 25 lbs.
Push/pull up to 25 lbs of force.
Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, manual dexterity and mobility
Touch, auditory and visual perception and acuity, adequate vocal pitch and volume, ability to move quickly.
Vision Requirements: Ability to adjust vision sufficiently to perform position accountabilities

Working Conditions: Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and blood borne diseases, subject to varying and unpredictable situations, exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, trauma, illness and death), emergency and crisis situations, subject to irregular hours, occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries, occasional exposure to radiation hazards, radioactive substances and biohazard material

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