COMPLETE RN Psych Consultation Liaison Svcs, Allegheny General - Pittsburgh PA, 15212, 320 E N Ave.

Allegheny General Hospital:

• AGH is a Level I Shock Trauma Center
• 5 state of the art ICU’s
• State of the art Cancer Center
• 550+ Beds

ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK:

At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities.  AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Provides assessment, triage, and supportive treatment for patients in the hospital and in the emergency room. Manages patient flow through disposition.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes clinical assessment of patients either in the emergency room or on a medical unit. Reviews presenting illness, past psychiatric and/or medical history, relevant social/family history and history of substance abuse.
• Assists in case management of hospitalized patients with psychiatric/substance abuse issues.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for all referrals both internally and externally and coordinates all admissions.
• Provides crisis intervention and referral services as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Current PA licensure as a RN.
•  3-5 years psychiatric nursing experience required.

Preferred

• BSN preferred.
• 1 year med/surg nursing experience preferred.