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This is a Full Time 12-hour, 72-hours in a pay period Varied shift position. Varied may be a variety of shifts (7a-7p, 10a-10p, 12p-12a, 2p-2a, or overnight 7p-7a).
You will be part of a mobile team and expected to travel between Scripps Health facilities as needed.
Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.
Why join Scripps Health?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
* Selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work for 2024 by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute for the 16th time. A remarkable achievement as only five healthcare organizations nationwide made the list, and Scripps is the sole healthcare provider in California to be recognized.
* Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
* Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
* #78 in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care.
* #95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890. We are home to notable specialty services, including a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level 1 Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehab, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit.
Join Scripps as Psychiatric Liaison Nurse (PLN) RN where you will function as part of a team to perform psychiatric evaluation of patients throughout the Scripps Health Care System. The PLN supports patient care staff with the nursing care of patients with behavioral problems and/or patients experiencing problems related to their medical illnesses. The PLN is a resource regarding differential diagnosis and medical disorders. These clinicians provide diagnostic impressions, including differentiating between medical and psychiatric disorders and determining suicidality, homicidally and/or grave disability. Triage and disposition of behavioral health patients to the level of care that will ensure appropriate utilization of resources. Demonstrates decision-making skills and knowledge in clinical impression, collaboration, consultation, education, mentorship and leadership. Be responsible for identifying and developing approaches to enhance behavioral health care of all persons throughout the system.
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Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
* At least 3 - 5 years in psychiatric assessments in a behavioral health setting and at least 1 year experience in an acute medical setting.
* Content knowledge of California Mental Health Law and understanding of the LPS Act and 24-hour Detention.
Required Certification/Registration:
* Current California State RN License.
* BLS for Healthcare Provider American Heart Association.
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
* BS in Nursing or APRN Advanced Practice RN, CNS/NP in Psychiatric Mental Health and leaders experience in Psychiatric Nursing or RN with Masters in related fields.
* Proficient in electronic health record, familiar with the DSM. ANCC Certification of Clinical Nurse
* Specialist in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, ANCC as NP in Psychiatric Mental Health, or California licensure as CNS in Psychiatric Mental Health.
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.