Admissions Nurse (RN) - Full-Time

Northpoint Recovery Holdings • Loveland, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Nurse (RN) provides and oversees medical services for a caseload of adult inpatient patients at Northpoint Colorado in Loveland, Colorado. The RN coordinates medical treatment planning with the multidisciplinary team, including development and implementation of master treatment and discharge plans, and communicates with support staff, providers, outside agencies, patients, and families about treatment and safety matters. The role is performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider and follows established patient-care protocols, standards, and procedures. The RN is expected to complete related documentation professionally and promptly.

The position is scheduled for either four or five eight-hour shifts, Monday through Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Compensation is $33–$52 per hour. Northpoint provides evidence-based behavioral healthcare for adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders and mental health treatment for adolescents. Its stated mission is to save lives and restore relationships by helping people get their lives back and treating each individual with empathy and respect.

Requirements

• Current, active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state where services are rendered.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Current certification in nationally accredited CPR, First Aid, and AED.
• Knowledge of computers and electronic medical record systems.
• Maintain applicable state licensure requirements throughout employment.
• Ability to work with a diverse population, with the interpersonal skills and knowledge required to treat patients in the assigned specialty.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strong personal boundaries and build rapport with patients.
• Understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the applicable licensure governing board.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of KIPU electronic medical records is preferred.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Patient-service orientation for both internal and external customers.
• Creative and persistent problem-solving ability.
• Ability to handle confidential material reliably.
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive situations and confidential information.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Enthusiasm, passion for working with people, and an internal drive to improve the lives of individuals in care.

Responsibilities

• Interact routinely with patients, observe their behavior, and communicate significant observations to the multidisciplinary team as needed.
• Administer medications and provide patient education.
• Use de-escalation skills when exposed to volatile patients to maintain safety for patients and others.
• Provide admission, orientation, education, and discharge plans to patients, families, and others involved in treatment.
• Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team on treatment plans and discharge planning.
• Help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment, and report repair or maintenance needs to appropriate staff.
• Admit and discharge patients.
• Obtain vital signs, monitor symptoms, and document findings in patient records.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and scope-of-licensure requirements.
• Monitor patients continuously to assess needs and facilitate medical treatment and interventions.
• Document medical assessments, diagnoses, progress notes, rounds, and other treatment-planning items promptly.
• Participate actively in the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintain effective working relationships with employees and peers.
• Maintain professional boundaries with patients.
• Oversee and participate in facility quality assurance and compliance activities.
• Provide medical updates to utilization review and managed-care representatives to coordinate reimbursement for treatment services.
• Follow company policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Perform other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned.
• Comply with HIPAA procedures and guidelines when having potential access to protected health information.

Benefits

• Subsidized health insurance coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance equal to one times annual salary, up to $100,000.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental life and AD&D, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Pre-tax savings accounts for eligible medical and dependent-care expenses.
• Generous paid time off plan.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed