Registered Nurse (RN) Intake Dept.

Ridgeview Institute Smyrna•Smyrna, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Referral RN in the Access department is a registered nurse who assesses and evaluates patients' charts who are being considered for admission to the hospital, takes physician orders, and reviews medication reconciliation with the physician and/or Assessment RN following the nursing process and the standards of care and practices. Must have good clinical skills and be able to work independently with minimum supervision. The role involves working with children, adolescents, adults, and senior populations, requiring familiarity with common diagnoses and specific assessment and interviewing skills for each group. The RN will call physicians for admission and medication orders, collaborate with the Assessment RN for medication verification, and report any signs or symptoms of infection, illness, or medical instability to the physician after assessment. This is a full-time, non-exempt role.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited RN program; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a psychiatric facility is preferred.
Currently licensed to practice by the Georgia State Board of Nursing.
Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications.
CPR certification and successful completion of Management of Aggressive Behavior including restraint and seclusion policies, within 30 days of employment, and prior to assisting in re-straining procedures.
Must have a working knowledge of the DSM-V, Mental Status Exam, and the Addiction and Recovery field.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviewing Medical charts from referring hospitals when received via fax.
Accepting patients for the hospital based on criteria, capacity, and capability of RIS.
Responsible for working with children, adolescents, adults, and senior populations.
Must be familiar with common diagnoses with these population groups and familiar with specific assessment and interviewing skills for each population group.
Call physician for admission and medication orders.
Collaborate with the Assessment RN for Medication Reconciliation verification provided by patient/family/pharmacy.
Report any signs or symptoms of infection, illness, or medical instability to the physician after assessment.

Benefits

Medical Benefit Premiums Paid for FT RNs
100% Paid Medical benefits for Full-Time RN's up to family coverage
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Cafeteria on site
Employee engagement events
Employee assistance program
Employee recognition program
Free parking
Career & training development opportunities
Dynamic and inclusive work environment
Engaged management team dedicated to your success
A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations