Advice Nurse, Behavioral Health

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Perform initial evaluations of psychiatric and medical requirements for incoming referrals concerning psychiatric and chemical dependency admissions.

• Offer virtual assessment services including phone triage and patient evaluations.

• Assess patients in acute crisis and decide the appropriate level of care they should receive.

• Conduct comprehensive mental status evaluations when an involuntary hold assessment is necessary.

• Prioritize patients based on the severity of their conditions and determine suitable patient placements.

• Provide guidance on illnesses and recommend self-care strategies.

• Identify resources and make referrals and consultations as needed.

• Utilize the nursing process alongside physician input and established telephone nursing protocols and guidelines.

• Ensure efficient operations, deliver high-quality care, and promote positive patient outcomes.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, administrators, colleagues, and the community to enhance patient care.

⛳️ Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited nursing school.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Residence.

• RN-Registered Nurse certification in California (must be obtained before starting).

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in mental health.

• At least 2 years of practical nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, urgent care, or emergency department.

• In-depth knowledge of clinical nursing protocols, regulations, institutional care standards, risk management, disease processes, emergencies, health sciences, and pharmacology.

• Advanced understanding of medical diagnoses, procedures, protocols, treatments, and terminology.

• Familiarity with state and federal regulations and guidelines.

• Strong analytical and project management abilities.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and interviewing skills.

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

• Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

• Ability to recognize unsafe or emergency situations and respond effectively.

• Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI).

• Skill in analyzing problems and resolving standard issues using guidelines, policies, experience, and judgment.

• Ability to foster collaborative relationships with peers, physicians, nurses, administrators, and the public.

• Must reside in Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Montana, or Missouri.

• Required to complete full-time training of 36–40 hours per week for the first 6 weeks prior to starting per diem shifts.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible roles come with a comprehensive benefits package (specific benefits not detailed).

• Base salary is one part of Sutter Health's extensive total rewards program.