Advice Nurse, Mental Health

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +7 more states.

📋 Description

• Conduct initial evaluations of psychiatric and medical requirements for incoming psychiatric and chemical dependency admission referrals.

• Perform virtual assessments via phone triage and patient evaluations.

• Manage patients in acute crisis and establish the appropriate level of care.

• Carry out mental status assessments when an involuntary hold evaluation is necessary.

• Ascertain patient placement at the correct level of care.

• Offer illness advice and self-care strategies.

• Identify resources, consult, and refer patients as needed.

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

• Ensure efficient operations and deliver quality care to achieve positive patient outcomes.

• Work evening/night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, variable days, and rotating weekends.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must reside in Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Tennessee, or South Carolina.

• Graduate from an accredited nursing school.

• A California Registered Nurse license must be obtained prior to commencement.

• Registered Nurse license in the state of residence is required.

• 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 room/department.

• Professional understanding of clinical nursing protocols, regulations, institutional standards of care, risk management, disease processes, emergencies, health sciences, and pharmacology.

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

• Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

• Competence in recognizing and responding appropriately to unsafe or emergency situations.

• Ability to maintain patient privacy and safeguard PHI.

• Skill in analyzing problems and implementing effective solutions.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Eligible positions include a comprehensive total rewards program.