RN Psych Utilization Review Full-time
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Registered Nurse | Admissions Reviewer/Intake

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Bakersfield, CA, US
$44 - $61.38 / hour
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About Us

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, located in Bakersfield, California, is an acute psychiatric and behavioral 90-bed facility situated on 8.8 acres.

We offer inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults needing mental/behavioral health, chemical dependency; and co-occurring disorders treatment through our medically supervised detoxification.

Within our Workplace Community, BBHH is striving daily to be one of the BEST PLACES TO WORK not just here in Kern County, but throughout the Behavioral Healthcare Community.

By offering amazing benefits, encouraging individual growth and development, and incorporating our CARES values system into our daily operations, we are creating a JUST workplace culture where people enjoy coming to work each day.

BBHH CARES about your experience as a candidate and we encourage you to apply to our open positions.

Compassion

Acceptance
Respect

Empowerment

Sincerity

Job Summary

Our progressive and dedicated healthcare team strives to change the lives of our patients and provide exceptional care.

This RN position is in our Inpatient units.

The attention to detail and level of situational awareness required of the staff in the Inpatient Unit is paramount to the success of all patient outcomes.

Our CARES values system must be on display in every act of patient care, no matter the circumstances.

BBHH is a fast-paced environment that requires critical thinking, teamwork, and excellent communication between staff and patients.

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to provide excellent care and to join our Workplace Community in our effort to be the best hospital we can be.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Admissions RN (Intake Packet Reviewer) is responsible for conducting comprehensive clinical reviews of referral packets to determine patient eligibility for admission to Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (BBHH). This position evaluates medical history, psychiatric diagnosis, acuity level, risk factors, exclusionary criteria, and medical stability to ensure the hospital can safely and appropriately meet the patient’s needs.

The role requires sound clinical judgment, knowledge of psychiatric standards of care, regulatory awareness, and the ability to assess admission risk in alignment with California law, CMS Conditions of Participation, and Joint Commission standards.

Some of the fundamentals we're looking for in those who apply to this position include:

  • Someone who demonstrates sound leadership skills and utilizes these skills in organizing the activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks on the unit.
  • A caring, compassionate human being with a record of consistently showcasing high-quality clinical and interpersonal skills to be an exemplary role model to others
  • Someone capable of displaying basic knowledge of treatment procedures; interventions common to acute psychotic as well as non-violent crisis intervention practice;
  • A person with basic knowledge of abnormal psychology, application of this knowledge to the care of our patients, and fluency in medical terminology in psychiatric care;
  • Someone with thorough familiarity of psych and the use of psychotropic medications, basic teaching and training skills helpful; problem-solving;
  • An organized individual with exceptional organizational and time management skills; crisis intervention skills;
  • Someone with strong written and oral communication skills in the English language; skills in facilitating and/or co-facilitating process-oriented and didactic groups.

    • WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

    Simply put: HUMANS WHO CARE

    Though we do need to meet some minimum requirements for the position such a High School Diploma or Equivalent, and a current California RN License we're really looking for people who bring their HEART to work.

    If you have previous experience in a mental healthcare hospital environment where your attention was focused on the assessments of human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, or other mental healthcare situations, then your application to this position will be moved to the shortlist of candidates.

    Minimum of two (2) years psychiatric nursing experience (acute inpatient preferred).

    • Strong knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, risk stratification, and medical comorbidities.

    • Demonstrated ability to independently analyze clinical information and exercise sound judgment.

    • Working knowledge of Title 22, CMS, and Joint Commission standards related to psychiatric facilities.

    • Strong written documentation skills.

    • Experience reviewing referral packets or conducting medical necessity reviews.

    Our patients, our community, and our co-workers RELY on us to be committed to their wellness,


    Through prevention, intervention, treatment, and education, we can and we will make a difference not just here in Bakersfield, but throughout our extended communities.

    You should have a current CPR certification when you apply or obtain certification prior to your start date.

    If you don't have a current CPR certification, just let us know and we'll make sure you get it before you start -- and even cover the cost for you.

    Additionally, you'll complete a "Handle-With-Care" Physical Restraint Technique Training during your orientation so that you know how and when to engage when such an event occurs.

    You should know that this position operates on an Alternate Work Schedule of 12-hour shifts from 6:00am to 6:30pm or 6:00pm to 6:30am.

    SPECIFIC SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: Monday 6a-6:30p, Tuesday 6a-6:30p and every other Saturday 6a-6:30p.

    BBHH encourages ALL qualified candidates to apply.

    The RN position pays between $44.00-$61.38 per hour based on the experience you bring with you.

    We look forward to reviewing your application TODAY!


    Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is proud to offer a suite of benefits to those who join our workplace community.

    *Benefits eligibility varies based on employment status (full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.).

    Some of the benefits you can expect as a Full-Time employee include:

    • Paid Time Off
      • over THREE WEEKS of Paid Time Off in your first year!!!
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability Insurance
    • Long-Term Disability Insurance
    • Medical Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Pet Insurance
    • Accident Insurance
    • 401k Retirement Plan
    • Discounted Meals
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • TUITION Assistance

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