Admissions Registered Nurse

West Pines Behavioral Hospital•Westminster, CO

10d•$39 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

West Pines Behavioral Hospital is a 144-bed inpatient behavioral health facility in Westminster, Colorado, serving Denver-area residents. It is a joint venture between Intermountain Health and Acadia Healthcare, providing inpatient and intensive outpatient behavioral health services. The Admissions Registered Nurse joins the hospital’s intake and admissions team and helps provide a smooth, efficient admissions process. The role uses clinical judgment and careful coordination to assess referrals, determine appropriate care, support patient safety, complete admission documentation, and coordinate with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, and internal teams. The listed schedules are full-time day shift and full-time night shift.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing or higher.
At least one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably in a specialty relevant to the facility.
Clear and active nursing license in the state.
CPR certification.
De-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a specialty area relevant to the facility.
First aid certification, if required by state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Review medical documentation for admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.
Facilitate emergency transfers when patients have medical conditions beyond the facility’s capabilities.
Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and community agencies, assess medical and behavioral acuity, and respond within designated timeframes.
Respond to inquiries about the facility and provide appropriate recommendations and information.
Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within the facility.
Collaborate with medical and psychiatric personnel on recommendations and admissions.
Facilitate the admissions process, including assessments, consent, and inventory of patient belongings.
Verify insurance benefits and obtain initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.
Monitor patient status during admissions in accordance with facility policies and physician orders.
Use web-based programs to track and review referrals.
Communicate projected admissions promptly to designated internal representatives.
Ensure timely receipt of clinical information, including information about medical comorbidities, from referral sources or patients.
Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with admitting physicians, and communicate disposition recommendations to patients or families.
Prepare and maintain accurate medical record documentation to support payor authorization at the requested level of care.
Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission within payor timeframes.
Register admitted patients in the registration and accounting system and complete required admission and consent forms.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; prioritize patient safety and promptly address concerns or complaints.
Coordinate appropriate follow-up care and referrals for patients who are not admitted.
Conduct safety checks and provide supervision according to special precautions and individualized guidelines.