Behavioral Health Assistant Nurse Manager with Admissions - (SUPV - NURSING)

UHS•Franklin, IN

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Health is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager in Behavioral Health to join our team at Johnson Memorial Health in Franklin, IN. This unit has 29 inpatient psychiatric beds at its behavioral health center. The Assistant Nurse Manager with Admissions in Behavioral Health assists the Behavioral Health Director in the overall leadership, coordination, and supervision of nursing services within the Behavioral Health unit. This role supports the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals experiencing behavioral health and psychiatric conditions. The Assistant Nurse & Admission Manager collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure efficient patient flow and operational effectiveness. In addition, this position performs clinical admission duties, including intake assessment, triage, as well as coordinating efficient workflows. The position also serves as a behavioral health resource to internal hospital departments by providing education, clinical guidance, and support related to behavioral health services and admission processes. This position requires an active Registered Nurse license and experience conducting behavioral health assessments, evaluating patients for admission, and applying behavioral health admission criteria. The work schedule includes evening hours and participation in after-hours on-call coverage.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse license
Experience conducting behavioral health assessments
Experience evaluating patients for admission
Experience applying behavioral health admission criteria
Bachelor’s Degree required
3-5 years of related work experience
State RN Certification/License in IN required
Effective communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills
Strong documentation and regulatory compliance skills
Leadership and accountability
Patient safety and risk management
Emotional intelligence and professionalism
Quality improvement and change management
Ethical practice and confidentiality
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple responsibilities
Competency in electronic health record systems and clinical workflow processes
Clinical judgment and decision-making
Team collaboration and relationship building
Adaptability and problem-solving
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect
Service excellence and patient-centered care

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
BH, psychiatric nursing, or related specialty certification preferred
Minimum 1–2 years of experience in behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, or related acute care setting preferred
Experience with patient admissions, crisis intervention, trauma informed care and interdisciplinary coordination strongly preferred
Prior leadership, charge nurse, or supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the behavioral health admissions process from initial inquiry through patient placement.
Perform and oversee clinical admission assessments and triage decisions.
Ensure admissions decisions align with medical necessity, level of care criteria, and organizational policy.
Coordinate communication among referring providers, families, emergency departments, and internal clinical teams.
Support regulatory compliance and documentation accuracy
Promote a safe, therapeutic, and compassionate admission experience for patients and families
Provide oversight of nursing care delivery to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered treatment.
Serve as a clinical resource for staff regarding behavioral health nursing practices, crisis intervention, and de-escalation techniques.
Support care planning, treatment team coordination, and discharge planning.
Perform or assist with clinical admission assessments for incoming patients.
Complete nursing intake documentation, including observation levels, risk screening, and initial care needs.
Verify admission readiness and coordinate communication with providers and interdisciplinary team members.
Support the admission process by ensuring timely completion of required paperwork, orders, and safety checks.
Identify and escalate clinical concerns related to suicide risk, self-harm risk, aggression, withdrawal, or medical instability.
Oversee daily admissions workflow and ensure timely patient processing.
Review incoming referrals, inquiries, and transfer requests for appropriateness and urgency.
Coordinate bed placement and admission decisions in collaboration with clinical and operational leaders.
Monitor admissions volume, throughput, and workflow efficiency.
Ensure proper documentation and tracking of admissions activities.
Perform clinical admission screenings and assessments consistent with RN scope of practice.
Collect and evaluate patient information including psychiatric history, medical history, presenting symptoms, medications, risk factors, substance use history, and current level of functioning.
Assess for suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, self-harm risk, withdrawal risk, behavioral instability, and medical acuity.
Determine clinical appropriateness for admission and recommend level of care based on assessment findings and established criteria.
Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and interdisciplinary teams regarding admission decisions.
Ensure completion of nursing admission documentation, clinical screening forms, and required assessment records.
Support safe transition of patients from referral sources to inpatient or appropriate behavioral health services.
Participate in audits, quality reviews, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, state/federal regulations, and accreditation standards.
Communicate patient and unit issues clearly and promptly to the Program Director/Nurse Manager.
Support interdisciplinary care coordination to improve outcomes and throughput.
Attend meetings, committees, and leadership huddles as assigned.
Maintain professional communication with patients, families, and staff.
Help maintain unit organization and operational efficiency.
Complete assigned administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.