Admission RN - Part Time (.6 FTE) 1:30pm-2:00am

RN - IntakeFTE: .6 (24 hours per week)Shift: 1:30pm-2:00am Weekend Obligation: Every third weekendReq#: 1734About Us:The Lindner Center of Hope is a nonprofit, comprehensive mental health center and global leader offering state-of-the-science diagnosis and treatment of the most pervasive mental illnesses of our time.One of the first centers designed as a fully integrated system of care to address deficiencies in mental health care as identified by the Institute of Medicine.Innovative residential assessment, inpatient and outpatient programs in partnership with UC Health serving more than 54,660 patients from around the world.A leader in research and collaborations that are advancing the field and positioning Cincinnati as a national leader in mental health care.We embrace the many talents, skills, and experiences our employees bring to Lindner Center of Hope. Everyone is encouraged to use their unique gifts to express ideas, make meaningful contributions to our programs and genuine connections with patients and family, as well as strengthen donor, referrer and community relations.At Lindner Center of Hope, you’ll have the opportunity for a consistently rewarding career, working for an organization that shares your desire and ability to make a demonstrable difference in the lives of people living with mental illness.Position Summary:The Registered Nurse (RN) for ARC processes admissions based on admission criteria and provides direct professional nursing care to inpatient and residential patients. This position initiates nursing care based upon accepted standards, provides clinical assessment of the patient, and accepts physician orders for the admission. The RN will be able to demonstrate skills of therapeutic communication, interview skills, empathy, and a caring approach. The RN is responsible for ensuring an efficient admission process for new patients, while working collaboratively with outside referral agencies and facility staff. Provides exceptional customer service to all Lindner Center of HOPE internal and external customers.Major Duties and Responsibilities:Presents patients to physician for inpatient and residential admissions, processes admissions based on admission criteria, and provides direct professional nursing care to patients.Accurately assesses the physical, social, and emotional needs of the patients and families.Responsibilities include gathering and entering patient information into the electronic medical record system.Enters admission orders including medications into the Electronic Medical Record.Completes the entire admission, including skin assessment, obtaining orders, and initiating the care plan. Provides exceptional customer service to all internal and external customers. Identifies issues of customer service and acts to resolve issues within available options. Refers complex and unresolved issues to the appropriate party.Demonstrates a knowledge base necessary to care for adolescents through geriatric patients in the psychiatric care system.Functions independently to arrive at an appropriate solution as a result of sound decision-making and critical nursing thinking skills.Demonstrates ability to assess the patient for risk of aggressive/escalating behavior.Engages patients who are at risk and applies alternatives to physical intervention by using verbal techniques to de-escalate.Demonstrates knowledge of and participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives.Contributes to the development of an effective, high-performing admissions team.Maintains integrity and confidentiality of information.Supports the philosophy of patient and family centered care, recognizing the individual needs of the family. Supports family involvement in the care of the patient and supports family presence.Provides report to the Patient Care Unit RN via hand-off communication.. In-depth knowledge of programs and services offered at LCOH. Promotes programs enthusiastically, exhibiting the highest level of professionalism, confidentiality and relationship skills.Works with external referrers to facilitate admissions and cultivate referrer relationships. Maintains collaborative relationship with external resources.Schedules patients for assessments, following specified program guidelines.Discusses financial expectations with patients. For private pay services, reviews pricing and payment expectations prior to admission. Reviews payment alternatives with patients and families prior to admission to help them determine how they can pay for private pay services.Documentation concisely and accurately reflects patient presentation and is timely.Ability to adapt to a changing environment. Exhibits organizational skills, and is efficient, proactive, and systematic in the provision of RN admission duties.Demonstrates sound clinical practices related to nursing care provided to patients.Participates in departmental staff meetings and in-service trainings as required.Perform other duties as assigned.Position Qualifications:Registered Nurse with current licensure in the State of Ohio. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required.CPR Certification is required.Certification of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from the American Nurse Association Credentialing Center (preferred).Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific and developmentally appropriate care for the spectrum of populations admitted to LCOH.Effective leadership skills to work independently when necessary and as a team member with other staff members of the ARC Team.Ability to enthusiastically follow and model the LCOH mission, vision and values.Presents self in a professional manner and effectively relates to others for varying backgrounds.Physical Requirements:To effectively care for patients, candidates must be able to push, pull and lift up to 25 lbs on a regular basis, and be able to stand or walk about 90% of a work shift. Must be able to see, talk, and hear coworkers, patients, and others.Perks And BenefitsAt LCOH, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and caring environment. As part of our team, you'll have access to:Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their familiesFlexible spending and health savings accountsGenerous paid time offOpportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous educationA company-matching 401(k) retirement plan to help you plan for the futureComplimentary gym membership for yourself and your familyEmployer-provided short and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and an Employee Assistance ProgramA community of mission-driven individuals passionate about making a differenceAll candidates extended conditional offer of employment will be subject to a WebCheck (BCI & FBI Fingerprinting). Fingerprints will be submitted to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The reports from these agencies will include criminal record information. Lindner Center of HOPE will follow the requirements for employment based on the State of Ohio Administrative Code 5122-30-31, and any other regulatory requirements regarding criminal background checks. Lindner Center of HOPE also reserves the right to obtain Consumer Reports and/or Investigative Consumer Reports as defined in the Federal Fair Credit Reporting ACT (FCRA).Lindner Center of Hope is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.