RN / REGISTERED NURSE - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - PER DIEM - Beebe Healthcare : Job Details

Job: 2024-8673RN / REGISTERED NURSE - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - PER DIEMLocationUS-DE-LewesID2024-8673Category Nursing Position Type Per DiemWhy Beebe?Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.OverviewA Behavorial Health RN provides assistance to the care coordinator in completing referrals to other facilities or next level of care, to include final disposition arrangements.ResponsibilitiesAssessment: Ability to effectively assess patients holistically for behavioral health needs, work with physicians for plan of care , transfer and discharge planning needs, real and/or potential.Monitors for return patients for appropriate outside care management. Planning: Ability to use resources effectively to insure timely transfer/discharge of patients to the appropriate level of care. Refers to local agencies as needed.Collaborates with state agencies. Communicates with nursing and physicians on plan of care. Maintains familiarity with laws, regulations and interpretations pertinent to discharge planning.Understands local resources. Uses tele-psych equipment, paper work required for BH transfers and documentation in patient record. In collaboration with nursing and other team members, charts ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of outcomes of discharge planning.Maintains a resource folder for all units for BH. Decision Making: Ability to make sound decisions regarding outpatient resources in collaboration with medical provider. Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize cases and complete tasks in a way to expedite discharges/transfers. Patient teaching activities. Works with Managers of all units for staff education for BH patient population. Other duties as assigned.Qualifications1 year experience as a behavioral health nurse.Skills include ability to complete psychosocial assessment, exceptional communication and problem solving skills, general knowledge of utilization management, understanding of levels of care and community resources.Demonstrated skills of organization, team work, strong interpersonal and written communication skills, and flexible work schedule, and be self motivated. Must be proficient in word processing programs and use of clinical software. BSN preferred.Certification for Delaware Committal Process preferred.Competencies SkillsEssential:* Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal* Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members* Able To Withstand Crisis Situations* Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors* Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records* Experience With Excel, Power Point, Word, Visio, Etc.CredentialsEssential:* RN - Registered Nurse* BLS - Basic Life Saving certificationEducationEssential:* RN Diploma/RN Graduate ProgramEntryUSD $36.20/Hr.ExpertUSD $59.73/Hr.ApplySubmit a ReferralShare on your newsfeedConnect With Us!Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS[]( []( [](Attracting and retaining the best healthcare professionals is Beebe Healthcare's top priority. We offer an excellent patient-focused environment, exciting career opportunities, and leading-edge technology with supportive, progressive leadership.