What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Intake position at CIRCLE THE CITY?
Job Details
Description
Essential Duties:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
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Screen new referrals and gather detailed medical records
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Conduct clinical review for possible admission to CTC Respite
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Document pertinent information and create appropriate follow up plan
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Complete intake assessments and, as needed, in-person patient evaluations
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Help to coordinate and plan admissions to CTC Respite
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Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records
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Communicate effectively with patients, community members, and CTC staff
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Collaborate with Providers, Medical Director and/or nursing management when necessary to discuss clinical aspects of patient records and acuity
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Ability to provide back up for the Intake team members
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Track bed availability and work with team to maintain census
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Able to adapt to rapid, unpredictable work flow
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current Arizona license in good standing
- Minimum two years experience in medical/surgical hospital, outpatient, home health or public health care
- Case Management experience preferred
- Competent in basic nursing knowledge of illnesses and treatments
- Remains compliant with Basic Life Support (BLS) requirements
- Understanding of substance and mental health issues
- Computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information is required including use of electronic health records
- Bilingual skills preferred
Physical and Mental Requirements
- Position requires extended periods of sitting and standing
- Position requires regular bending and reaching, including transfer of patients
- Must be able to lift, carry and push 20 pounds on a regular basis
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
- Good communication skills
- Detail oriented