JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Code: 00005-16441

PRN/Per Diem

PRN

RN ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST NEEDED FOR RESPOND ASSESSMENT AND REFERRAL CENTER

RESPOND our free, 24-hour crisis line for assistance, assessment and referrals

PRN Hours are nights shifts 8 or 12 hour shifts

Night or weekend work required

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*

* *Collects data from the patient and other appropriate resources in a systematic manner that is accessible, communicable, and recorded in a clear, legible fashion.

* *Registered Nurse who is designated as Qualified Medical Persons performs patient Medical Screen Examination prior to completion of the initial psychiatric intake assessment.

OR

* Registered Nurse ensures that patient Medical Screen Examination is performed by a Qualified Medical Professional prior to completion of the initial psychiatric intake assessment.

* *Ensures admission and hospital criteria are met.

* * Participates in providing a therapeutic milieu.

* *Ensures confidentiality, privacy, and safety for patients.

* *Demonstrates knowledge of ECO/TDO according to the Virginia State Code.

* *Follows established procedures performing job functions. Follows appropriate safety guidelines.

* *Works as a member of a team to problem solve and deliver quality care to patients.

* *Attends all in-services and education requirements; completes departmental Competency Based Orientation and Competency Based Evaluation requirements.






QUALIFICATIONS


LICENSURE / CREDENTIALS:

Required:

* Registered Nurse License issued by the Department of Health Professions, Commonwealth of Virginia OR

* Authorization to Practice as a Registered Nurse Applicant in Virginia issued by the Virginia Board of Nursing, Commonwealth of Virginia

OR

* Registered Nurse with multi-state privilege" granted to them by virtue of their holding a license in one of the states participating with Virginia in the Nurse Licensure Compact.

* BLS Certification

* CPI Certification (or obtained within 60 days if hire)

Experience in Telehealth preferred


Last Edited: 09/09/2016