Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) - Nights

North Port Behavioral Health•North Port, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

North Port Behavioral Health, a 144-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital in North Port, Florida, is seeking a Registered Nurse to support admissions for adolescent, adult, and senior patients experiencing mental health or substance use disorders. The role facilitates admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review to support continuity of care and determine the most appropriate level of care and use of patient benefits and resources. The position is full-time, with 12-hour night shifts available. The nurse reviews referrals and medical documentation, conducts pre-admission and intake assessments, coordinates with physicians and other clinical staff, and helps patients and families through the admissions process. The role also includes medication reconciliation, admission orders, insurance verification and pre-authorization, documentation, safety checks, and coordination of appropriate follow-up care for people who are not admitted. The facility provides psychiatric training after hire.

Requirements

Minimum Associate’s degree in Nursing.
At least one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity; experience in the facility’s specialty area is preferred.
Clear and active nursing license in the state.
CPR certification required.
De-escalation/restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid may be required based on state or facility.
Must complete a Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity within the hiring facility’s specialty area.

Responsibilities

Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
Facilitate emergency transfers for patients whose medical conditions are beyond the facility’s capabilities.
Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and community agencies for medical and behavioral acuity, and respond within facility policy timeframes.
Respond to facility inquiries and provide appropriate recommendations.
Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
Collaborate with facility medical and psychiatric personnel on recommendations and admissions.
Facilitate incoming admissions, including assessments, consent, and inventory of patient belongings.
Verify insurance benefits and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
Monitor patient status during the admissions process according to facility policy and physician orders.
Use web-based programs to track and review referrals.
Promptly communicate projected admissions to designated internal representatives.
Obtain clinical information from referral sources or patients, including medical comorbidity information, before admission when possible.
Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments when applicable, consult the admitting physician, and communicate disposition recommendations to patients or families.
Prepare and maintain medical record documentation to support authorization for the requested level of care.
Complete pre-authorization for treatment and admission before admission when possible and within payor timeframes.
Admit patients to the registration and accounting system and complete admission and consent forms.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints while prioritizing patient safety.
Coordinate care and appropriate follow-up referrals for patients who are not admitted.
Respond urgently to patient-safety needs and provide excellent customer service.
Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision at 15-minute intervals, as specified in special precautions, or according to individualized supervision guidelines.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.