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Tenet Healthcare

RN Psych Admissions Per Diem Rotate

Tenet Healthcare, Modesto, California, United States, 95351

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Overview

Doctors Medical Center Modesto

is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to providing the finest medical care for the community. From preventative and diagnostic services to expertise in some of the world\'s leading technologies, DMC\'s multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals is dedicated to your good health and well-being. Recognized for innovative cardiac and neonatal intensive care to advanced stroke and trauma treatment, the outstanding doctors at DMC represent most major medical specialties and are committed to being there for you, when you need them most. We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions. Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Intake Admissions Nurse is a licensed position providing Nursing interventions, assessments, Intake/Crisis Evaluations, diagnosis, prognosis, counseling, and psychotherapeutic interventions. Minimum Experience / Skills

One (1) year experience or more experience of behavioral crisis assessment/management. Ability to deal with people who may be combative. Knowledge of psychodynamic principles and fundamentals of psychotherapy. One (1) year or more experience in application and formulation of diagnostic categories of mental illness (i.e. DSM-IV or DSM-V). Knowledge of psychopharmacology and disease entities and interventions, nursing skills and procedures, principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, crisis management, clinical case management, and various treatment modalities, biological, behavioral and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disability, retardation and substance abuse, culturally proficient practices with diverse caseload, scope and activities of the public and private health and welfare agencies and other available resources, principles and techniques of mental health education, prevention, and crisis intervention within the community. License / Certificates / Credentials

Current CA Registered Nurse License BLS for Healthcare Providers Behavioral Management Training as mandated by hospital. Physical Demands

Frequent considerable standing/walking. Lift/position up to 25 lbs. Push/pull up to 25 lbs of force. Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, manual dexterity and mobility Touch, auditory and visual perception and acuity, adequate vocal pitch and volume, ability to move quickly. Vision Requirements

Ability to adjust vision sufficiently to perform position accountabilities. Working Conditions

Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and blood borne diseases, subject to varying and unpredictable situations, exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, trauma, illness and death), emergency and crisis situations, subject to irregular hours, occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries, occasional exposure to radiation hazards, radioactive substances and biohazard material. Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. Job Details

Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Temporary Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices

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