Upmc Braddock Hospital Work Values

Daily Duties at Upmc Braddock Hospital:

Coordination and performance of psychiatric evaluation; completed voluntary and involuntary commitments, made sure laboratory/ diagnostic tests were obtained for medical clearance, insurance pre-certification, liaison between psychiatrists and medical ER physicians to obtain medical clearance for admission of psychiatric and detox patients, and assignment of appropriate unit and level of care for clients' admitted or appropriate outpatient referral. When no beds were available in our hospital, performed bed search until located an appropriate place and level of care to transfer the patient. My performance as an admission coordinator for these clients made it possible for the psychiatrists to continue treating their current patients without interruptions and coming to the emergency room. It also saved them having to come to the ER in late at night versus receiving my phone call with information. The medical physicians and medical ER nurses were spared having to deal with these clients without the necessary expertise and were able to devote their attention to the more traditional medical ER clients. I also helped save time and money by keeping the flow of psychiatric/mental health and detox clients in and out of the ER in a timely and safe manner due to catching problems and admitting to the appropriate level and type of care required. I also evaluated patients already admitted to other units for possible transfer to psychiatric/mental health units. By handling mental health insurance precertification I decreased the time the business office time had to spend on these clients. By notifying the county and obtaining involuntary commitments, I assured that the commitments meant legal requirements, and promoted client and family safety and legal rights which in turn decreased legal liability risks for the hospital. I also saved the hospital money by assisting with patient care and documentation on psychiatric/mental health units when not needed in ER; seclusion/restraint patient care, psycho-education groups.

What they like about Upmc Braddock Hospital:

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Tags

RN, Psychiatric/Mental health, Staff nurse, CPI certified, CPR certified, Education , Education BSN Nursing Instructor, Experienced, health promotion, stress managment, wellness

Skills

Identifying patterns and trends in information and behavior. , Powerpoint presentations., Online programs - Moodle, Blackboard., Some computer charting., Time management., Problem-solving., Behavior interventions., Microsoft WORD, Writing-see publications., Microsoft WORD, Powerpoint, Moodle, Blackboard, Illuminate, Mynurisnglab.com Pearson Ed. Inc.; , Crisis intervention , Case analysis, clinical, Safety, quality assurance, Prioritizing, managing deadlines, Staff education: Communication/customer focus, diversity training, safety, workplace violence, Health insurance precertification, Case management: Substance abuse rehabilitation

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