Lead Nurse | Intake (Mon-Fri)
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.
Job Summary
The Lead Nurse in Admissions/Intake is responsible for conducting comprehensive clinical reviews of referral packets to determine patient eligibility for admission to Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (BBHH), and completing assessments, and admissions of patients to the hospital. 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- 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